'Ligniperdous' definitions:

Definition of 'Ligniperdous'

From: GCIDE

Ligniperdous \Lig`ni*per"dous\ (l[i^]g`n[i^]*p[~e]r"d[u^]s), a. [L. lignum wood + perdere to destroy: cf. F. ligniperde.] (Zool.) Wood-destroying; -- said of certain insects. [1913 Webster]