FORAGING Definition & Meaning

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foraging

[fawr-i-jing, for-]

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noun

the acquisition of food by hunting, fishing, or the gathering of plant matter.

adjective

characterized by or dependent upon the acquisition of food by such means; food-gathering.
a foraging people.

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of foraging¹

First recorded in 1480–90; forage ( def. ) + -ing ¹ ( def. ) for the noun, forage ( def. ) + -ing ² ( def. ) for the adjective

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Sheriff officials suspect Slaton survived by foraging from the land and using the cabin for shelter.

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Experts say the area is an important feeding and foraging ground for seabirds.

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For generations villagers have made a living growing pomegranates, almonds and peaches and foraging in the surrounding forests for wild fruits and spices.

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Even if they are for human consumption, if they are thrown away in a way that could come into contact with foraging wildlife or domestic livestock, that presents a risk.

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A woman says police overreacted by trying to ban her from a park over allegations she was illegally foraging for mushrooms.

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forager foraging ant

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