ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Herbivorous

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /(h)ɜːɹˈbɪvəɹəs/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Herbivorous is an adjective meaning Feeding chiefly on plants.

Meaning

Feeding chiefly on plants.

Example Sentences

One example of "an herbivorous fungus" is included among the terrestrial animal experiments

Synonyms for herbivorous

Depending on context, synonyms include phytophagous, phytophilous, anthophagous, baccivorous, anthophilous, phytophagic.

Antonyms for herbivorous

Common opposites include carnivorous, omnivorous, insectivorous.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include baccivorous, anthophilous, anthophagous, phytophagous, phytophilous, phytophagic.

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