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Etymology

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From Ancient Greek θαῦμα (thaûma, magic) +‎ -vore.

Noun

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thaumavore (plural thaumavores)

  1. (fantasy) An animal or lifeform that feeds off of magic or magical energy as the main part of its diet.
    • 2014, Bloodforge, Dreamscarred Press, page 94:
      Major Transformation: [] Thaumavore (Su): Alterations to the mongrel’s blood and magical aura causes her to leech energy from spells cast upon her; the mongrel gains 5 temporary hit points whenever a spell is cast upon her and heals 1 point of ability damage.
    • 2021 (2022), Jed MacKay, Death of Doctor Strange, →ISBN:
      "IT IS THE APEX PREDATOR OF THE MAGICAL FOOD CHAIN. A THAUMAVORE WITH AN APPETITE THAT CANNOT EVER BE SATED.
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