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man-eat·er | \ ˈman-ˌē-tər 
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\Definition of man-eater
: one that has or is thought to have an appetite for human flesh: such as
a : cannibal
c : a large feline (such as a lion or tiger) that has acquired the habit of feeding on human flesh
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man-eater
nounEnglish Language Learners Definition of man-eater
: an animal (such as a shark or a tiger) that kills and eats people
humorous : an attractive woman who has many lovers
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man-eater
nounman-eat·er | \ ˈman-ˌēt-ər \
\Medical Definition of man-eater
: one (as a great white shark) that has or is thought to have an appetite for human flesh
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