Gnateater

/næt.itɚ/ noun

Definition

A bird or creature that eats gnats as food.

Etymology

Compound of 'gnat' plus 'eater.' A more literal descriptor than 'gnatcatcher,' emphasizing the consumption of gnats over the catching action.

Kelly Says

While gnatcatchers have a fancy name, gnateaters are the honest description—sometimes the simplest compound words tell you exactly what an animal does for a living.

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