herbivorousness
|her/bi/vor/ous/ness|
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/hərˈbɪvərəsnəs/
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/hɜːˈbɪvərəsnəs/
(herbivorous)
plant-eating
Etymology
Etymology Information
'herbivorous' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'herbivorus,' where 'herba' meant 'grass' and 'vorare' meant 'to devour.'
Historical Evolution
'herbivorus' transformed into the English word 'herbivorous,' and eventually became the modern English word 'herbivorousness.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'feeding on grass,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'feeding on plants.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality or state of being herbivorous, i.e., feeding on plants.
The herbivorousness of the animal was evident from its diet of leaves and grass.
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Last updated: 2025/01/14 22:25