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graminivorous

Syllabification: (gram·i·niv·o·rous)
Pronunciation: /ˌgraməˈnivərəs/

Definition of graminivorous

adjective

Zoology
  • (of an animal) feeding on grass.

Origin:

mid 18th century: from Latin gramen, gramin- 'grass' + -vorous

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