amphivorous
|am-phi-vor-ous|
C2
/æmˈfɪvərəs/
eating both plant and animal matter
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amphivorous' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'amphi-' meaning 'both' and 'vorous' from 'vorare' meaning 'to devour'.
Historical Evolution
'amphi-' combined with 'vorous' in English to form the modern word 'amphivorous'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'eating both kinds of food', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
eating both animal and vegetable food.
The amphivorous nature of the species allows it to adapt to various environments.
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