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Noun: omnivore  'óm-ni,vor
  1. An animal that feeds on both animal and vegetable substances
    "Bears are classic examples of omnivores, eating both meat and plants"
     
  2. A person who eats all kinds of foods
    "As an omnivore, he enjoyed both meat dishes and vegetarian options"

Derived forms: omnivores

Type of: animal, animate being, eater, feeder

Encyclopedia: Omnivore