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Meaning of "omnivore" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF OMNIVORE

omnivore  [ˈɒmnɪˌvɔː] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF OMNIVORE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Omnivore is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES OMNIVORE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

omnivore

Omnivore

An omnivore /ˈɒmnivɔər/, meaning 'all-eater', is an animal that can derive its energy and nutrients from a diet consisting of a variety of food sources that may include plants, animals, algae, fungi and select bacteria. Omnivores often are opportunistic, general feeders which lack carnivore or herbivore specializations for acquiring or processing food, but which nevertheless consume both animal protein and vegetation.

Definition of omnivore in the English dictionary

The definition of omnivore in the dictionary is an omnivorous person or animal.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH OMNIVORE


ava
əˈvɔː
carnivore
ˈkɑːnɪˌvɔː
detritovore
dɪˈtraɪtəˌvɔː
frugivore
ˈfruːdʒɪˌvɔː
granivore
ˈɡrænɪvɔː
herbivore
ˈhɜːbɪˌvɔː
insectivore
ɪnˈsɛktɪˌvɔː
megaherbivore
ˈmeɡəˌhɜːbɪvɔː
piscivore
ˈpɪsɪˌvɔː
voar
vɔː

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE OMNIVORE

omniparity
omniparous
omnipatient
omnipotence
omnipotency
omnipotent
omnipotently
omnipresence
omnipresent
omnirange
omniscience
omniscient
omnisciently
omnium
omnium-gatherum
omnivora
omnivorous
omnivorously
omnivorousness
omnivory

WORDS THAT END LIKE OMNIVORE

anymore
Baltimore
Bangalore
before
convenience store
core
encore
explore
furthermore
hardcore
ignore
Moore
more
ore
score
Singapore
store
therefore
to the fore
what is more

Synonyms and antonyms of omnivore in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «omnivore» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF OMNIVORE

Find out the translation of omnivore to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of omnivore from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «omnivore» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

杂食动物
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

omnívoro
570 millions of speakers

English

omnivore
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

omnivore
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

قارت
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

всеядное
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

onívoro
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

omnivore
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

omnivore
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Omnivore
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Allesfresser
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

雑食動物
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

잡식 동물
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Omnivora
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

động vật ăn tạp
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

அனைத்துண்ணி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

Omnivore
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Hepçil
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

onnivoro
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

wszystkożerny
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

всеїдна
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

omnivor
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

omnivore
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

omnivoor
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

allätare
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

altetende
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of omnivore

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «OMNIVORE»

The term «omnivore» is regularly used and occupies the 71.422 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «OMNIVORE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about omnivore

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QUOTES WITH «OMNIVORE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word omnivore.
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Jack Vance
I was an omnivore at reading, so that everything I ever read contributed.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «OMNIVORE»

Discover the use of omnivore in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to omnivore and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Omnivore's Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals
An ecological and anthropological study of eating offers insight into food consumption in the twenty-first century, explaining how an abundance of unlimited food varieties reveals the responsibilities of everyday consumers to protect their ...
Michael Pollan, 2006
2
What is an Omnivore?
Discusses how the food habits of omnivores affect their characteristics, habitats, and environment.
Bobbie Kalman, 2007
3
The Omnivore's Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals
I just loved this book so much I didn't want it to end.
Michael Pollan, 2006
4
The Omnivore's Dilemma: The Search for a Perfect Meal in a ...
Low-carb or low-cal? As the American culture of fast food and unlimited choice invades the world, Pollan follows his next meal from land to table, tracing the origin of everything consumed and the implications for ourselves and our planet.
Michael Pollan, 2009
5
Omnivore
Three scientists came to the mysterious planet Nacre to discover, to explore, to record.
Piers Anthony, 2004
6
Chew
Tony Chu is a detective with a secret. A weird secret. Tony Chu is cibopathic, which means he gets psychic impressions from whatever he eats.
‎2011
7
Traces of an Omnivore
Traces of an Omnivore helps correct this unfortunate situation. The essays discuss mostof the major themes inhis books. They are alsolighter, moreaccessible—preliminary sketches of what would become demanding studies. If he wereanartist ...
Paul Shepard, 1996
8
The Omnivore's Recipe Keeper: A Treasury for Favorite Meals ...
Less than two years after opening Omnivore Books on Food, Celia Sack has become an integral part of the food-and-wine culture of the Bay Area—and Omnivore is arguably the most influential cookbook store in the country.
Celia Sack, Susan Fleming, 2011
9
Biology of Butterflyfishes
R Chelmon marginalis Omnivore CO, S muelleri Omnivore CO, S, A rostratus Omnivore D, CO, S Chelmonops curiosus Omnivore R truncatus Omnivore D, R Coradion altivelis Omnivore C, S chrysozonus Omnivore R melanopus Omnivore D, ...
Morgan S. Pratchett, Michael L. Berumen, B. G. Kapoor, 2013
10
The Omnivore's Dilemma for Kids: The Secrets Behind What You Eat
The New York Times bestseller that’s changing America’s diet is now perfect for younger readers “What’s for dinner?” seemed like a simple question—until journalist and supermarket detective Michael Pollan delved behind the ...
Michael Pollan, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «OMNIVORE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term omnivore is used in the context of the following news items.
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Ashley's Piercing 'Blade,'Haynes' Americana Sidestep & More
Continental Drifters: Drifted: In The Beginning And Beyond (Omnivore) A well-deserved look back at an undersung collective of musicians with ... «Yahoo Music, Jul 15»
2
FUBAR Friday: Bear Eats 24 Pies
The pie-eating omnivore avoided detection because the surveillance cameras located inside the bakery were aimed toward the freezer. Once it ... «Scout, Jul 15»
3
Petaluma-area woman drives debate over food
Michael Pollan, author of “The Omnivore's Dilemma” and other books that have brought attention to what we eat and how it is produced, ... «Petaluma Argus Courier, Jul 15»
4
The Omnivore's Outtake: Stoic & Genuine Challenges “Myth of …
When I interviewed Jorel Pierce, chef de cuisine of Stoic & Genuine, to review Jennifer Jasinski's most recent opening, we spent more time ... «5280 | The Denver Magazine, Jul 15»
5
UC President Janet Napolitano's Global Food Initiative
Berkeley professor Michael Pollan's 2006 book "The Omnivore's Dilemma" got people thinking more about eating and food systems. How is all ... «KCET, Jul 15»
6
Barry Estabrook will likely share some 'pig tales' during author talk in …
In “Pig Tales,” which carries the full title, “An Omnivore's Guide to Sustainable Meat,” Estabrook, who lives in Vermont, explores hog farming. «CT News, Jul 15»
7
Dr. John's Atco, Atlantic Singles Collected on Omnivore Compilation
On September 18, 2015, Omnivore Recordings will release the 22-song compilation Dr. John: The Atco/Atlantic Singles 1968–1974. «Glide Magazine, Jul 15»
8
New Dr. John Compilation Coming From Omnivore
On September 18, Omnivore Recordings will release a 22-track compilation of the best of that time on Dr. John: The Atco/Atlantic Singles 1968 ... «VVN Music, Jul 15»
9
CJM's 'Amy Winehouse: A Family Portrait' Invokes The Young Soul …
But perhaps most interesting for the music omnivore is Winehouse's array of LPs and CDs. The latter are neatly arranged in a metal suitcase on ... «CBS Local, Jul 15»
10
A salad for kids who refuse to eat any of those icky greens
Then reality struck and suddenly your darling little omnivore hated €— HATED, I say! —€” anything that even resembled a vegetable. Anything ... «Quad-Cities Online, Jul 15»

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