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carnivore Definition


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carnivore
noun
    1. An animal that feeds mainly on the flesh of other animals.
    2. Any of a group of mammals whose teeth are specialized for biting and tearing flesh, eg dogs, cats, seals, etc, including some omnivores and herbivores, eg panda.
Etymology: 19c: French, from Latin carnivorus flesh-eating.



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