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scavenger in Greek

scavenger in Greek is πτωματοφάγο, νεκροφάγος — scavenger means a person who searches through discarded items for useful things.

scavenger in Greek

πτωματοφάγο
noun
Pronounced: ptomatofago
An animal that feeds on decaying matter such as carrion.
νεκροφάγος
noun
Pronounced: nekrofagos
An animal that feeds on decaying matter such as carrion.

What does "scavenger" mean?

  1. noun A person who searches through discarded items for useful things.
    "The scavenger found an old bicycle in the skip."
  2. noun An animal that feeds on carrion or waste rather than hunting live prey.
    "Vultures are scavengers that clean up carcasses left by predators."
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scavenger in a sentence

  • The scavenger found an old bicycle in the skip.
  • Vultures are scavengers that clean up carcasses left by predators.

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What is "scavenger" in Greek?

"scavenger" in Greek is πτωματοφάγο, νεκροφάγος. scavenger means: A person who searches through discarded items for useful things.

How do you pronounce πτωματοφάγο?

"scavenger" in Greek is πτωματοφάγο, pronounced "ptomatofago".

How do you use "scavenger" in a sentence?

Example: "The scavenger found an old bicycle in the skip." In Greek, "scavenger" is πτωματοφάγο, νεκροφάγος.

Are there other ways to say "scavenger" in Greek?

Yes — Greek has 2 translations listed for "scavenger": πτωματοφάγο, νεκροφάγος.

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