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Carnivora

Syllabification: (Car·niv·o·ra)
Pronunciation: /kärˈnivərə/

Zoology
Definition of Carnivora
  • an order of mammals that comprises the cats, dogs, bears, hyenas, weasels, civets, raccoons, and mongooses. They are distinguished by having powerful jaws and teeth adapted for stabbing, tearing, and eating flesh.

Carnivora in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of Carnivora in the British & World English dictionary