Meaning of the word omnivorous in English

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omnivorous

US /ɑːmˈnɪv.ɚ.əs/
UK /ɒmˈnɪv.ər.əs/

Adjective

1.

(of an animal or person) feeding on both plants and animals

Example:
Humans are omnivorous, meaning they can eat both meat and vegetables.
Bears are typically omnivorous, consuming berries, fish, and small mammals.
2.

taking in or having an interest in everything

Example:
She has an omnivorous appetite for knowledge.
His musical tastes are truly omnivorous, ranging from classical to heavy metal.
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