English Explanatory Dictionary

herbivory

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The consumption of living plant tissue by animals.

Pronunciation

/həˈbɪvəɹi/ /hɚˈbɪvəɹi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Wodencafe-herbivory.wav

Word forms

herbivory

Etymology

From herbivore + -y.

Synonyms

herbivorousness phytophagy

Related words

antiherbivory herbivore herbivorous
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