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carnivore

/ˈkɑɹ.nɪ.voɹ/ noun B2
  1. An organism that feeds chiefly on animals; an animal that feeds on meat as the main part of its diet. · As juveniles the crocodiles are frequently predated by larger carnivores.
  2. A mammal belonging to the order Carnivora. · The panda and the panther are both carnivores.
  3. A person who is not a vegetarian. (informal)
  4. A follower of the carnivore diet. (informal)

Plural carnivores

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