carnivore

UK
/ˈkɑːnɪvɔː/
US
/ˈkɑrnɪˌvɔr/

Translations

carnivorenoun
carnivores
pl
UK
/ˈkɑːnɪvɔː/
US
/ˈkɑrnɪˌvɔr/
The lion is a well-known carnivore.
Лев - известное плотоядное.
The tiger is a powerful carnivore.
Тигр - мощный хищник.
Synonyms
carnivoreadjective
more carnivore
Comp.
most carnivore
Super.
UK
/ˈkɑː.nɪ.vɔː/
US
/ˈkɑːr.nɪ.vɔːr/
Used attributively to describe things relating to meat-eating.

Definitions

carnivorenoun
An animal that feeds on flesh.
The lion is a well-known carnivore that hunts in the African savannah.
A person who is not a vegetarian and eats meat.
As a carnivore, he enjoys a variety of meats in his diet.
carnivoreadjective
Relating to or characteristic of meat-eating animals or diets; meat-based.
She follows a strictly carnivore diet consisting only of animal products.