prasophagy

/prɑːsɒfəɡi/

Definitions

1. noun

The act of eating or devouring plants.

“Some gardeners have to practice prasophagy to control the weeds in their gardens.”

2. noun

The process of eating or consuming plant-based material for nutrition.

“Insects have a unique form of prasophagy that helps them survive in various environments.”

Synonyms

  • herbivory
  • phytophagy

Antonyms

  • carnivory
  • omnivory