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carnivore

Syllabification: (car·ni·vore)
Pronunciation: /ˈkärnəˌvôr/

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Definition of carnivore

noun

  • an animal that feeds on flesh.
  • Zoology a mammal of the order Carnivora.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from French, from Latin carnivorus (see carnivorous)

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