CARNIVORE


Meaning of CARNIVORE in English

[ 'kα:nɪvɔ: ]

■ noun an animal that feeds on flesh.

↘ Zoology a mammal of the order Carnivora, which comprises the cats, dogs, bears, hyenas, weasels, civets, raccoons, and mongooses.

Origin

C19: from Fr., from L. carnivorus (see carnivorous ).

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