Antonyms for omnivore


Grammar : Noun
Spell : om-nuh-vawr, -vohr
Phonetic Transcription : ˈɒm nəˌvɔr, -ˌvoʊr


Definition of omnivore

Origin :
  • 1890, formed from omni- on model of carnivore (see omnivorous).
  • noun one who consumes all foods
Example sentences :
  • The interlude with the omnivore provided him with one answer.
  • Extract from : « Student Body » by Floyd L. Wallace
  • He sat until it was dark and the omnivore resumed its normal activity.
  • Extract from : « Student Body » by Floyd L. Wallace
  • I guess it could be called an omnivore—now that our clothing is handy, it eats that, too.
  • Extract from : « Student Body » by Floyd L. Wallace
  • It didn't wipe out the still more primitive ancestor of the omnivore, because it could adapt to changing conditions.
  • Extract from : « Student Body » by Floyd L. Wallace

Synonyms for omnivore

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