forager
nounUK /ˈfɒr.ɪ.dʒər/
US /ˈfɔːr.ɪ.dʒɚ/
A forager is someone who looks for food like berries, nuts, or mushrooms growing in nature.
The forager filled her basket with wild berries and mushrooms.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. An animal that searches widely for food.
Bees are busy foragers, flying from flower to flower all day.
3. A person who searches for things in a messy or disorganized way.
He was a forager in the attic, digging through old boxes for his passport.
4. A soldier who goes out to find supplies or food for an army.
The forager returned to camp with bread and water for the troops.