plant-eater
|plant/eat/er|
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🇺🇸
/ˈplænt ˌiːtər/
🇬🇧
/ˈplɑːnt ˌiːtə/
organism consuming plants
Etymology
Etymology Information
'plant-eater' originates from the combination of 'plant' and 'eater', where 'plant' refers to vegetation and 'eater' refers to one who consumes.
Historical Evolution
The term 'plant-eater' has remained relatively unchanged in its usage and meaning over time.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'an organism that eats plants', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45