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单词 plantivorous
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Definition of plantivorous in English:

plantivorous

adjective plɑːnˈtɪv(ə)rəsplanˈtɪv(ə)rəs
Zoology
  • That feeds on plants; herbivorous.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in The Century Dictionary. From plant + -i- + -vorous. Compare French †plantivore, adjective, post-classical Latin plantivorus (noun) herbivorous animal; R. G. Mayne Expos. Lexicon Med. Sci. 973/2 gives a Latin form plantivorus (adjective).

Definition of plantivorous in US English:

plantivorous

adjective
Zoology
  • That feeds on plants; herbivorous.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in The Century Dictionary. From plant + -i- + -vorous. Compare French † plantivore, adjective, post-classical Latin plantivorus (noun) herbivorous animal; R. G. Mayne Expos. Lexicon Med. Sci 973/2 gives a Latin form plantivorus (adjective).

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