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herbivorous

her·biv·o·rous

herbivorous

 
pronunciation:
hr bI v rs [or] r bI v rs
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part of speech: adjective
definition: eating only plants; feeding on plants.
Cows, horses, and rabbits are all herbivorous mammals.
antonyms:
carnivorous
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derivation: herbivorously (adv.)
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