Main Entry: car·niv·o·ra

Pronunciation: \kär-ˈniv-ə-rə\

Function: noun plural

1 capitalized : an order of eutherian mammals that are mostly carnivorous and have teeth adapted for flesh eating
2 : carnivorous animals ; especially : members of the order Carnivora

—car·ni·vore \ˈkär-nə-ˌvō(ə)r, -ˌvȯ(ə)r\ noun