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carnivorous

adjectivemasculinegeneral usecommon/kɐɾˈnivɔɾu/car·ni·vo·ro

Definition

1

Feeding mainly on flesh.

Usage examples

“The lion is a carnivorous animal.”
“Some plants are considered carnivorous because they trap insects.”

Common combinations

carnivorous animalcarnivorous plantcarnivorous diet