Definition

A type of bird or a large beetle that damages figs, particularly found in the Southern United States.

Example

The figeater beetle is known for ruining fig crops in the summer.

Conversation

Did you hear about the figeater beetles destroying the local fig trees?

Yeah, I read that they can really damage the crops.

It's crazy how one small insect can cause so much trouble.

I hope the farmers find a way to control those figeater pests soon!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'figeater' is formed from 'fig' (from Old English 'fīc', meaning the fruit of the fig tree) and 'eater' (from Old English 'etan', meaning to consume or devour). A 'figeater' refers to someone or something that consumes figs.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'consumes' ('eater') the 'fruit of the fig tree' ('fig') — that's why a figeater is someone who eats figs.

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