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herbivore

noun her·bi·vore \ˈ(h)ər-bə-ˌvr\

: 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
First Known Use: 1854

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HERBIVORE Defined for Kids

herbivore

noun her·bi·vore \ˈhər-bə-ˌvr, ˈər-\

Definition of HERBIVORE for Kids

:  an animal that feeds on plants
Medical Dictionary

herbivore

noun her·bi·vore \ˈ(h)ər-bə-ˌvō(ə)r, -ˌv(ə)r\

Medical Definition of HERBIVORE

:  a plant-eating animal; especially :  ungulate

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