Omnivorous
(adjective)
Eating or able to eat both plant and animal food; not selective in one's diet.
Origin:
Derived from the latin word "omnivorus" meaning "eating everything", it was first recorded in the 18th century.
Examples:
- Bears are omnivorous animals that eat both plants and animals.
- The island was home to an omnivorous population that subsisted on both fish and wild fruits.
- The omnivorous reptile had a varied diet that included insects and small mammals.
- Humans are omnivorous creatures and can survive on a wide range of food sources.
- The omnivorous animal could eat both fruits and meats.