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herbivore

Syllabification: (her·biv·ore)

Pronunciation: /ˈ(h)ərbəˌvôr/

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Definition of herbivore

noun

an animal that feeds on plants.

Derivatives

herbivorous

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Latin herba 'herb' + -vore (see -vorous)

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monocular

/ məˈnɒkjʊlə

adjective , noun

with, for, or in one eye …

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