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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Alternative spelling of coprophil. alt-of, alternative
2. 2
   A feces-loving organism.
3. 3
   An organism (typically microorganisms and fungi) living off or growing in dung or other fecal matter.

Etymology

From copro- (“dung”) + -phile (“loving”).

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