Carnivorous
/kɑːrˈnɪvərəs/adjective
Feeding on other animals.
Lions and tigers are carnivorous animals.
Often appears as...
- carnivorous animal
- carnivorous plants
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/2Natural Predators
Carnivorous often implies a natural, wild source of meat-eating, like animals in the food chain.
The ecosystem is balanced by carnivorous predators.
Pro Tip 2/2Dietary Choice
Carnivorous can reference deliberate diet choices emphasizing meat consumption.
He follows a strictly carnivorous diet.
Compare with
predatory
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