<entomology, zoology> Eating fungi; said of certain insects and snails. ... Origin: L. Fungus + vorare to eat freedily: cf. F. Fangivore. ... (30 Mar 1998) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
Fun·giv'o·rous adjective [ Latin fungus + vorare to eat greedily: confer French fongivore .] (Zoology) Eating fungi; -- said of certain insects and snails. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/F/87