What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
graminivorous
Example
The horse is a graminivorous animal. [graminivorous: adjective]
Example
The farmer's fields were destroyed by a swarm of graminivorous locusts. [graminivorous: adjective]
herbivorous
Example
The cow is a herbivorous animal. [herbivorous: adjective]
Example
I follow a herbivorous diet and avoid all animal products. [herbivorous: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Herbivorous is a more commonly used term than graminivorous in everyday language and is more widely recognized.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between graminivorous and herbivorous?
Both words are scientific terms used in biology and zoology, but graminivorous may be considered more formal due to its less common usage.
