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carnivore /car·ni·vore/ (kahr´nĭ-vor) any animal that eats primarily flesh, particularly a mammal of the order Carnivora (cats, dogs, bears, etc.).carniv´orous carnivore [kär′nivôr] Etymology: L, caro, flesh, vorare, to devour an animal belonging to the order Carnivora, classified as a flesh eater, with appropriate teeth and a characteristically simple stomach and a short intestine for such a diet. carnivorous [kärniv′ərəs] , adj. carnivore any animal, particularly mammals of the order Carnivora, that eats primarily flesh. Includes cats, dogs, bears, etc. carnivore A meat-eater. Cf Omnivore, Vegetarian. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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