noun

herbivore

herbivore

Cows are well-known herbivores.

Cows are well-known herbivores.

((a/an)) noun an animal that feeds on plants Cows are well-known herbivores.

Synonyms: plant-eater; Antonyms: carnivore, omnivore

From Latin 'herba' (plant) + 'vorare' (to devour). Literally 'plant-eater'.

Think of 'herb' (plant) + 'vore' (to eat, like in 'devour'). An animal that 'devours herbs'.

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