First Known Use: 1854
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herbivore
noun her·bi·vore \ˈ(h)ər-bə-ˌvȯr\
: an animal that only eats plants
Full Definition of HERBIVORE
: a herbivorous animal
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Origin of HERBIVORE
New Latin Herbivora, group of mammals, from neuter plural of herbivorus
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herbivore
noun her·bi·vore \ˈhər-bə-ˌvȯr, ˈər-\
Definition of HERBIVORE for Kids
: an animal that feeds on plants
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herbivore
noun her·bi·vore \ˈ(h)ər-bə-ˌvō(ə)r, -ˌvȯ(ə)r\
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