English word necrophore comes from English -phore (Bearer, carrier or conveyor.), English necro- (Forming compound words related to death or dead tissue.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| -phore | English (eng) | Bearer, carrier or conveyor. |
| necro- | English (eng) | Forming compound words related to death or dead tissue. |
| necrophore | English (eng) | Any of various beetles that bury the carcasses of small vertebrates (such as birds and rodents) as a food source for their larvae. |