herbivora

plural noun

her·​biv·​o·​ra

(ˌ)(h)ərˈbivərə

1

capitalized in former classifications : a group of mammals nearly or exactly equivalent to Ungulata and feeding mainly on herbage

2

: herbivorous animals

especially : members of the Herbivora

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from neuter plural of herbivorus

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