herbivora
plural noun
her·biv·o·ra
\(ˌ)(h)ərˈbivərə\
Definition of herbivora
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
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Origin and Etymology of herbivora
New Latin, from neuter plural of herbivorus
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