English word xylophagy comes from English -phagy, English xylo- (Wood.)
Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
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-phagy | English (eng) | (forming nouns) eating in a specified manner, normal or abnormal.. (forming nouns) feeding on; consumption of. |
xylo- | English (eng) | Wood. |
xylophagy | English (eng) | The eating of wood. |