granivorous

[ gruh-niv-er-uhs ]

adjective

1. (of an animal, especially a bird) eating grain and seeds.

granivorous

/ ˈɡrænɪˌvɔː; ɡræˈnɪvərəs /

adjective

1. (of animals) feeding on seeds and grain

Derived Forms

• granivore, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of granivorous¹

First recorded in 1640–50; grani- ( def ) + -vorous ( def )

Example Sentences

This bag is very conspicuous in the granivorous tribes immediately after eating.

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We know, in fact, that nearly all granivorous birds hold communion together, and mutually caress each other with the bill.

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In fact, there are few of the granivorous animals that may not be brought to be carnivorous.

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They are mostly vermivorous; some, however, are granivorous or herbivorous.

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Their selection of nutriment is frugivorous, granivorous, insectivorous, and vermivorous.

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