graminivorous
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gram·i·niv·o·rous

adjective \ˌgra-mə-ˈni-v(ə-)rəs\

Definition of GRAMINIVOROUS

: feeding on grass or the seeds of grass <graminivorous locusts> <graminivorous birds>

Origin of GRAMINIVOROUS

Latin gramin-, gramen
First Known Use: 1739

gram·i·niv·o·rous

adjective \ˌgram-ə-ˈniv-(ə-)rəs\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of GRAMINIVOROUS

: feeding on grass

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