herbivorous

[ hur-biv-er-uhs, ur- ]

adjective

1. feeding on plants.

herbivorous

/ hɜːˈbɪvərəs /

adjective

1. (of animals) feeding on grass and other plants
2. informal.
   liberal, idealistic, or nonmaterialistic

Derived Forms

• herˈbivorously, adverb
• herˈbivorousness, noun

Other Words From

• her·bi·vor·i·ty [hur-b, uh, -, vawr, -i-tee, -, vor, -], noun
• her·bivo·rous·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of herbivorous¹

1655–65; < New Latin herbivorus; herb, -i-, -vorous

Example Sentences

Hence result special energies, which do not suit every herbivorous animal.

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There is no exception, unless man be one, to the rule of herbivorous animals having cellulated colons.

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The Phasmid or Walking-sticks are herbivorous and may be collected in the midst of vegetation by sweeping or by the hand.

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Herbivorous; polypod; antenniferous: body short, oblong, depressed, margined.

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Herbivorous; hexapod; antenniferous, with long antenn: body shortish, compressed, saltatorious.

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