plant-eater

Definitions

An animal that feeds primarily or exclusively on plant matter.

A herbivore.

Examples

The triceratops was a massive plant-eater that roamed the earth millions of years ago.

Most species of deer are classified as a plant-eater, grazing primarily on grass and leaves.

The zookeeper explained that the gentle plant-eater requires a diet rich in fibrous vegetation.

Synonyms

herbivore vegetarian vegan folivore frugivore graminivore phytophage

Antonyms

carnivore meat-eater omnivore predator flesh-eater insectivore