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graminivorous

Pronunciation: /ˌgramɪˈnɪv(ə)rəs/

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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