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Etymology of the Latin word herbivorus

the Latin word herbivorus
derived from the Latin word herba (herb, grass)
using the Late Latin suffix -vorus
derived from the Classical Latin word vorare (to devour; swallow, devour)

Derivations in Latin

Herbivora

Derivations in other languages

English herbivorous

Usage

Word found in New Latin, Modern Latin



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