Seedeater

Origin

seed + eater

Full definition of seedeater

Noun

1. (literally) An individual or species which eats seeds.
• 2003, John Andrew Eastman, The Book of Field and RoadsideMammal seedeaters include chipmunks; ground squirrels; red, gray, and fox squirrels; voles; white-footed mice; and pocket gophers.
2. A bird species which feeds mainly on seeds.Most seedeaters have strong, typically shaped bills.

Synonyms

• (bird) hard-bill

Related terms

• seedcake
• seedcase
• seed coat
• seeder
• seed fern
• seedful
• seed leaf
• seedling
• seedpod
• seed plant
• seed stock
• seedtime
• seed vessel
• seedy
• fern seed
• naked seed
• eatable