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Definition of Saxicavous

1. a. Boring, or hollowing out, rocks; -- said of certain mollusks which live in holes which they burrow in rocks. See Illust. of Lithodomus.

Definition of Saxicavous

1. Adjective. (zoology) Boring or hollowing out rocks. ¹

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Medical Definition of Saxicavous

1. Boring, or hollowing out, rocks; said of certain mollusks which live in holes which they burrow in rocks. Origin: L. Saxum rock + cavare to make hollow, fr. Cavus hollow: cf. F. Saxicave. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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