Herbivorousness

/hɜːrˈbɪvərəsnəs/ noun

Definition

The quality, state, or condition of being herbivorous; the characteristic of eating plants exclusively.

Etymology

From 'herbivorous' plus the abstract noun suffix '-ness.' Creates a noun describing the trait or characteristic itself rather than the practice.

Kelly Says

The herbivorousness of cows is absolute—they literally cannot eat meat, their stomachs are built only for grass—so unlike humans who choose vegetarianism, cows have no dietary agency at all.

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