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omnivorous
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omnivorous
[omniv′ərəs]
Etymology: L, omnis, all, vorare, to devour
eating both plants and animals.
omnivorous [om-niv´ŏ-rus]
eating both plant and animal foods.
omnivorous
eating both plant and animal foods.
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