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granivorous

Pronunciation: /graˈnɪv(ə)rəs/
Definition of granivorous

adjective

Zoology
  • (of an animal) feeding on grain.

Derivatives

granivore

Pronunciation: /ˈgranɪvɔː/
noun

Origin:

mid 17th century: from Latin granum 'grain' + -vorous

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Definition of granivorous in the US English dictionary

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