'Xylotomous' definitions:

Definition of 'Xylotomous'

From: GCIDE
  • Xylotomous \Xy*lot"o*mous\, a. [Pref. xylo- + root of Gr. te`mnein to cut.] (Zool.) Capable of boring or cutting wood; -- said of many insects. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]