granivorous
|gra-ni-vo-rus|
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/ɡrəˈnɪvərəs/
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/ɡræˈnɪv(ə)rəs/
seed-eating
Etymology
Etymology Information
'granivorous' originates from New Latin, specifically the word 'granivorus', where 'granum' meant 'grain' and 'vorare' meant 'to devour'.
Historical Evolution
'granivorous' changed from New Latin 'granivorus' and entered English (used in scientific contexts) in the 19th century as 'granivorous'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'devouring grain', but over time it has been used more generally to mean 'feeding on seeds'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
feeding on seeds; seed-eating.
Many finches are granivorous and prefer seeds to other foods.
Synonyms
seed-eating
Antonyms
Last updated: 2025/11/30 22:26