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granivorous

[ gruh-niv-er-uhs ]

adjective

  1. (of an animal, especially a bird) eating grain and seeds.


granivorous

/ ˈɡrænɪˌvɔː; ɡræˈnɪvərəs /

adjective

  1. (of animals) feeding on seeds and grain


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Derived Forms

  • granivore, noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of granivorous1

First recorded in 1640–50; grani- ( def ) + -vorous ( def )

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Example Sentences

This bag is very conspicuous in the granivorous tribes immediately after eating.

We know, in fact, that nearly all granivorous birds hold communion together, and mutually caress each other with the bill.

In fact, there are few of the granivorous animals that may not be brought to be carnivorous.

They are mostly vermivorous; some, however, are granivorous or herbivorous.

Their selection of nutriment is frugivorous, granivorous, insectivorous, and vermivorous.

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