DictionaryRoot: vorare
Latin
vorare
devour or swallow
Forms
- vorare
- vorat- — The form used for completed action.
- vor- — A short form retained in compounds.
Origin
From an ancient Indo-European root associated with swallowing.
Note
The force is stronger than simply eating: it suggests consuming or taking in thoroughly.
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noun
herbivore
UR-bih-vor/ˈɜːrbɪvɔːr/
An animal that feeds mainly on plants.
Etymology
Herba and vorare combine into the image of a “plant-devourer.” The noun names an animal by its diet, with plants understood broadly rather than just culinary herbs.