n. (Zool.) One of the genus Aphis; an aphidian. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. pl. (Zool.) See Aphis. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. (Zool.) Of or pertaining to the family
[ Aphis + L. vorare to devour. ] (Zool.) Devouring aphides; aphidophagous. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ Aphis + Gr. &unr_; to eat. ] (Zool.) Feeding upon aphides, or plant lice, as do beetles of the family