carnivore
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Noun — An animal whose diet consists mainly or entirely of meat.
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Etymology
From Latin carnivorus, "flesh-eating," from caro ("flesh") + vorare ("to devour") — the same "-vore" ending seen in "herbivore" and "omnivore."
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What does “carnivore” mean?
The word “carnivore” means an animal whose diet consists mainly or entirely of meat. In plain terms, a meat-eater — used for animals biologically adapted to eat flesh, and casually for people who eat meat.
How do you pronounce “carnivore”?
“Carnivore” is pronounced KAH-nih-vaw (/ˈkɑɹ.nɪ.voɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “carnivore” in a sentence?
Here is “carnivore” used in a sentence: “Lions are classic carnivores, built to hunt and eat other animals.”
What part of speech is “carnivore”?
“Carnivore” is a noun.
Where does the word “carnivore” come from?
The word “carnivore” comes from Latin. From Latin carnivorus, "flesh-eating," from caro ("flesh") + vorare ("to devour") — the same "-vore" ending seen in "herbivore" and "omnivore.".
How many meanings does “carnivore” have?
“Carnivore” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an animal whose diet consists mainly or entirely of meat.