noun

herbivore

herbivore

Cows are well-known herbivores.

Cows are well-known herbivores.

Many dinosaurs were giant herbivores.

Many dinosaurs were giant herbivores.

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

Synonyms: plant-eater; Antonyms: carnivore, omnivore

From Latin 'herba' (herb) + 'vorare' (to devour, eat). Literally 'herb eater'.

Break it down: 'herbi-' (herb) + '-vore' (eater). The '-vore' part is the same as in 'carnivore' (meat-eater).

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