frugivore

fru·gi·vore

F f

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [froo-juh-vawr, -vohr]
- /ˈfru dʒəˌvɔr, -ˌvoʊr/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [froo-juh-vawr, -vohr]
- /ˈfru dʒəˌvɔr, -ˌvoʊr/

Definitions of frugivore word

noun frugivore any chiefly fruit-eating organism, as certain bats. 1
noun frugivore An animal whose diet is mostly fruit. 1
noun frugivore an animal that feeds primarily on fruit 0

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Origin of frugivore

First appearance:

before 1970

One of the 2% newest English words

First recorded in 1970-75; See origin at frugivorous, -vore

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Parts of speech for Frugivore

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frugivore popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

frugivore usage trend in Literature

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