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Definition of: herbivorous
(hûr·biv′ər·əs) adjective
1. Feeding on vegetable matter.
2. Belonging to a group or division (Herbivora) of mammals (now generally called Ungulata) that feed mainly on herbage, as cows, horses, camels, etc. [<L herba grass + -VOROUS]
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