Definition

An animal that mainly eats plants and does not eat meat.

Example

Cows are herbivores because they eat grass and other plants.

Conversation

Did you know that a cow is a type of herbivore?

Really? I always thought they just ate grass.

Yeah, they mainly feed on plants and grains, too.

That makes sense! It's interesting how many animals are herbivores.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Herbivore → It is formed from "herba" (meaning grass or plant) and "vorare" (meaning to devour or eat). The word "herbivore" describes an animal that eats plants or grass.

Memory Tip

Think of an animal that 'eats plants' — 'herba' means plant, and 'vorare' means to eat.

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