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herbivore

UK
/ˈhɜːbɪvɔː/
US
/ˈhɜrbɪvɔr/

Translations

herbivorenoun
herbivores
pl
UK
/ˈhɜːbɪvɔː/
US
/ˈhɜrbɪvɔr/
The deer is a common herbivore found in many forests.
Le cerf est un herbivore commun que l'on trouve dans de nombreuses forêts.
Additional translations
herbivoreSens familier pour une personne qui mange uniquement ou surtout des aliments d’origine végétale.
Synonyms
plant-eater
phytophage
herbivorous animal
grazer
vegetarian
Antonyms
carnivore
herbivoreadjective
UK
/ˈhɜː.bɪ.vɔː/
US
/ˈɝː.bɪ.vɔːr/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., 'herbivore mammals') to mean ‘relating to plant-eating animals’. Non-gradable.
The zoo built a new herbivore enclosure for giraffes and zebras.
Le zoo a construit un nouvel enclos herbivore pour les girafes et les zèbres.
Synonyms
herbivorous
phytophagous
plant-eating
plantivorous
folivorous
graminivorous

Definitions

herbivorenoun
An animal that feeds chiefly on plants.
The deer is a common herbivore found in many forests.
A person who eats only or mainly plant-based food (informal).
Since turning herbivore, Jack has felt more energetic.
herbivoreadjective
Relating to, characteristic of, or intended for herbivores.
The zoo built a new herbivore enclosure for giraffes and zebras.
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