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carnivore in Dutch

carnivore in Dutch is vleeseter, carnivoor, roofdier — carnivore means an animal whose diet consists mainly or entirely of meat.

carnivore in Dutch

vleeseter
noun
An organism that feeds chiefly on animals; an animal that feeds on meat as the main part of its diet.
carnivoor
noun
An organism that feeds chiefly on animals; an animal that feeds on meat as the main part of its diet.
roofdier
noun
(zoology) A mammal belonging to the order Carnivora.
vleeseter
noun
(informal) A person who is not a vegetarian.

What does "carnivore" mean?

  1. noun An animal whose diet consists mainly or entirely of meat.
    "Lions are classic carnivores, built to hunt and eat other animals."
  2. noun Informally, a person who eats meat, especially as opposed to a vegetarian.
    "He jokingly called himself an unapologetic carnivore at every barbecue."

carnivore in a sentence

  • Lions are classic carnivores, built to hunt and eat other animals.
  • Some dinosaurs were enormous carnivores.
  • He jokingly called himself an unapologetic carnivore at every barbecue.

Common Dutch translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "carnivore" in Dutch?

"carnivore" in Dutch is vleeseter, carnivoor, roofdier. carnivore means: An animal whose diet consists mainly or entirely of meat.

How do you use "carnivore" in a sentence?

Example: "Lions are classic carnivores, built to hunt and eat other animals." In Dutch, "carnivore" is vleeseter, carnivoor, roofdier.

Are there other ways to say "carnivore" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "carnivore": vleeseter, carnivoor, roofdier.

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