Forage: meaning, definitions and examples
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forage
[ หfษrษชdส ]
search for food
To forage means to search for food, usually in the wild. Animals like squirrels forage for nuts and berries to eat. Humans used to forage for food before agriculture was developed. Foraging is a natural behavior for many animals to find sustenance.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Squirrels forage for nuts in the forest.
- The tribe would forage for berries and roots in the meadow.
- Hunter-gatherer societies relied on foraging for their survival.
food gathered in the wild
As a noun, forage refers to food that is gathered in the wild, such as nuts, berries, or roots. For animals, forage is essential for their survival. Humans can also consume forage as part of a natural diet.
Synonyms
edible plants, natural sustenance, wild food
Examples of usage
- The bear searched for forage in the woods.
- The birds pecked at the ground for forage.
- Wild rabbits eat grasses and plants as forage.
Translations
Translations of the word "forage" in other languages:
๐ต๐น forragem
- pastagem
- procurar alimento
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคพเคฐเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Futter
๐ฎ๐ฉ pakan ternak
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะพัะผ
๐ต๐ฑ pasza
๐ฏ๐ต ้ฃผๆ (ใใใใ)
๐ซ๐ท fourrage
๐ช๐ธ forraje
๐น๐ท yem
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฌ๋ฃ (saryo)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุนูู
๐จ๐ฟ krmivo
๐ธ๐ฐ krmivo
๐จ๐ณ ้ฅฒๆ (sรฌliร o)
๐ธ๐ฎ krma
๐ฎ๐ธ fรณรฐur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะตะผ
๐ฌ๐ช แกแฃแ แกแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ yem
๐ฒ๐ฝ forraje
Word origin
The word 'forage' originated from the Old French word 'fourrage', which means 'fodder' or 'food for horses'. It has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to food for animals. Over time, the term expanded to include the act of searching for food in the wild, both for animals and humans.
See also: forager.