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noun
a herbivorous animal.
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Etymonline
Word Origin & History
herbivore
1854, from Mod.L. herbivora (1830) or Fr. herbivore (1748), from L. herbivorus, from herba "a herb" + vorare "devour, swallow" (see voracious).
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American Heritage
Science Dictionary
herbivore  (hûr'bə-vôr', ûr'-) Pronunciation Key
An animal that feeds mainly or only on plants. In a food chain, herbivores are primary consumers. Compare carnivore, detritivore. |
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American Heritage
Cultural Dictionary
herbivore [(hur-buh-vawr, ur-buh-vawr)]A living thing that eats only plants. Cattle, sheep, and horses are herbivores.
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