adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   That eats plants; herbivorous. not-comparable

Adjective

1. 1
   (of animals) feeding on plants wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

cannibalcarnivorouscommensaldieteticdiningeating

Example

More examples

"If a wolf consumes a plant-eating rodent, the wolf is classed as a secondary consumer."

Etymology

Compound of plant + eating.

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