herbivorous — feeding on plants; plant-eating
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: feeding on plants; plant-eating
Pronunciation (IPA): /hərˈbɪvərəs/
Korean meaning: 초식성의, 식물을 먹는
Korean pronunciation: 허**비**버러스
Example Sentences
- The giant panda is herbivorous, spending 14 hours a day eating bamboo - talk about a full-time job!
- Most herbivorous creatures have flat teeth designed for grinding plant material.
- My herbivorous pet iguana refuses to eat anything green, which is quite ironic.
herbivorous
ADJECTIVE//hərˈbɪvərəs//
feeding on plants; plant-eating

a tall giraffe stretches its long neck to reach fresh green leaves on an acacia tree while carefully chewing them. A zebra grazes peacefully nearby, lowering its head to bite and munch on the grass beneath its hooves. The giraffe's tongue wraps around tender branches as it selects the best leaves to eat. The zebra moves slowly across the ground, systematically eating the green vegetation in its path. Other peaceful animals like antelopes can be seen in the background also feeding on various plants and shrubs. Birds perch on the giraffe's back, creating a harmonious ecosystem scene. animals feeding on plants and eating only vegetation
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Origin
From Latin 'herbivorus,' combining 'herba' (grass, plant) and 'vorare' (to devour). This scientific term was created to classify animals that feed exclusively on plants.
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“The giant panda is herbivorous, spending 14 hours a day eating bamboo - talk about a full-time job!”
“Most herbivorous creatures have flat teeth designed for grinding plant material.”
“My herbivorous pet iguana refuses to eat anything green, which is quite ironic.”
“Herbivorous dinosaurs like Triceratops had to eat constantly to maintain their massive size.”
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