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noun car·ni·vore \ ˈkär-nə-ˌvȯr \

Definition of carnivore

1 :any of an order (Carnivora) of typically flesh-eating mammals that includes dogs, foxes, bears, raccoons, and cats; broadly :a carnivorous animal

2 :a carnivorous plant

the Venus flytrap and other carnivores subsisting on insects

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Carnivores will delight in StripSteak’s prime cuts of meat direct from its on-site aging room and seafood lovers can indulge in the extensive raw bar options. —

— carlos frías, miamiherald, "We rated 11 favorite Miami Spice restaurants so you don’t have to," 23 Aug. 2017
The human participants watched as the two carnivores pulled up mats and attempted to get their downward dog on right next to them, all a part of a marketing initiative by the Milwaukee Public Museum.

— maddie koss, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Dinosaurs take on human activities as part of Milwaukee Public Museum summer initiative," 17 Aug. 2017
But in an ironic twist, protecting the furry, dark-brown carnivore requires killing its main competitor, the equally winsome American mink (Neovison vison).

— kata karáth, Science | AAAS, "Scientists think they can save the European mink—by killing its ruthless rivals," 16 Aug. 2017
Carnivore in Ballard does paleo food and craft cocktails with chef Seamus Platt of Mollusk and Girin heading the kitchen.

— tan vinh, The Seattle Times, "Can you believe it?! 40 more restaurant openings in Seattle and on the Eastside," 31 July 2017
For a deep carnivore like me, those extra 3 points are worth it.

— leah prinzivalli, Marie Claire, "Paradox at Sea: My Week on a Weight-Loss Cruise," 25 July 2017
Hollywood, $$-$$$ Zak Walters and Chris Phelps continue their locavore-meets-carnivore ways at their Hollywood digs.

— garrett snyder, Los Angeles Magazine, "The Los Angeles Magazine Hot Restaurant List for July 2017," 18 July 2017
These photos mark the first record of any large carnivore nursing another species out of captivity.

— kelli bender, PEOPLE.com, "Are You My Momma? Lioness Photographed Nursing Leopard Cub in ‘Once-in-a-Lifetime Event’," 14 July 2017
Or enjoy hearty carnivore dishes such as the Tennessee Moulard duck breast over fava beans and Berkshire bacon ($16).

— cory bordonaro, Southern Living, "Fill 'er Up: Southern Charm at Restored Gas Stations," 11 July 2017

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Origin and Etymology of carnivore

ultimately from Latin carnivorus

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First Known Use: 1840

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dormouse, dugong, gibbon, grimalkin, sable, stoat, ungulate, vole

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Definition of carnivore for English Language Learners

: an animal that eats meat : a meat eater

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noun car·ni·vore \ ˈkär-nə-ˌvȯr \

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:an animal that feeds on meat

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