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How do you spell Herbivore?

Correct spelling

herbivore

Remember: HERB + i + VORE (like carnivore) - plants need an 'i' to be devoured

Why is herbivore spelled this way?

From Latin herba (plant) + vorare (to devour). An herbivore devours plants — the word combines garden and appetite.

Common misspellings of herbivore

herbavoreherbivourherbivoorherbavour

Example

The giant panda is a herbivore that feeds almost exclusively on bamboo shoots and leaves.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell herbivore?+
The correct spelling is "herbivore". Remember: HERB + i + VORE (like carnivore) - plants need an 'i' to be devoured
Is it herbavore or herbivore?+
The correct spelling is "herbivore", not "herbavore".

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