granivorous Meaning, Definition & Usage

Gra*niv"o*rous adjective

Etymology

L. granum grain + vorare to devour: cf. F. granivore.

Definitions

1. Eating grain; feeding or subsisting on seeds; as, granivorous birds. seed-eating. not same as graminivorous? = feeding on grass or the seeds of grass. latter is for beasts. Gay.