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June 13, 2017 Word of the Day

herbivore /ˈhɚbəˌvoɚ/ noun
herbivore
/ˈhɚbəˌvoɚ/
noun

plural herbivores

Giraffes are herbivores.
Giraffes are herbivores.
Definition of HERBIVORE

[count]

: an animal that only eats plants

— herbivorous /ˌhɚˈbɪvərəs/ adjective

  • herbivorous animals

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