Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun A genus of mussels of the family Mytilidæ (not pertaining to the Lithophaga): same as Lithodomus, 1.

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Examples

  • Father Paulian says that a true lithophagus, or stone-eater, was brought to Avignon in the beginning of May, 1760.

    Miracle Mongers and Their Methods 1920

  • Stone-eaters: A Silesian in Prague, 1006; Francois Battalia, ca. 1641; Platerus 'beggar boy; Father Paulian's lithophagus of Avignon, 1760; "The Only One in the World," London, 1788; Spaniards in London, 1790; a secret for two and six; Japanese training.

    Miracle Mongers and Their Methods 1920

  • Paulian says that a true lithophagus, or stone-eater, was brought to

    The Miracle Mongers, an Exposé Harry Houdini 1900

  • Stone-eaters: A Silesian in Prague, 1006; Francois Battalia, ca. 1641; Platerus 'beggar boy; Father Paulian's lithophagus of Avignon,

    The Miracle Mongers, an Exposé Harry Houdini 1900

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