herbivorous

adjective

Definition of herbivorousnext
as in vegetarian

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Recent Examples of herbivorous Unlike many of its meat-eating relatives, this creature may have been omnivorous or herbivorous. — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 6 Mar. 2026 That suggests Tanyka may have been omnivorous or herbivorous — a departure from many of its meat-eating relatives. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2026 This suggests the animal may have eaten tough plant material and small invertebrates with hard shells, making Tanyka possibly omnivorous or herbivorous, unlike many of its meat-eating relatives. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2026 Ankylosaurs were among the most successful herbivorous dinosaurs. — CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for herbivorous
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vegetarian
Adjective
  • Rajas with Corn Tacos Rajas (or charred poblano peppers in a creamy sauce) is a traditional, vegetarian-friendly taco filling.
    — Jasmine Thompson, Midwest Living, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Guests danced to live music and dined on their choice of prime New York strip steak or vegetarian ratatouille.
    — Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of vegetarian

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“Herbivorous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/herbivorous. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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