Definition

A type of animal that mainly eats fruit as its primary food source.

Example

The frugivore climbed the tree to reach the ripe bananas.

Conversation

Did you know that a chimpanzee is a type of frugivore?

Really? I had no idea they mainly eat fruit.

Yeah, it's fascinating how different animals have unique diets, like being a frugivore.

Absolutely! It makes you appreciate the variety in nature.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Frugivore is formed from "frugivorus" (from Latin, where "frux" means fruit and "vorare" means to devour). The word describes an organism that primarily feeds on fruit.

Memory Tip

Think of 'fruit' ('frux') and 'devour' ('vorare') to remember that a frugivore is an animal that eats fruit.

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