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man-eater

noun man-eat·er \ ˈman-ˌē-tər \

Definition of man-eater

: one that has or is thought to have an appetite for human flesh: such as
a : cannibal
b or man-eating shark : mackerel shark; especially : great white shark
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-eating

play \-ˌē-tiŋ\ adjective

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First Known Use of man-eater

1600

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MAN-EATER Defined for English Language Learners

man-eater

noun

Definition of man-eater for English Language Learners

  • : an animal (such as a shark or a tiger) that kills and eats people

  • : an attractive woman who has many lovers

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man-eater

noun man-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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man-eating

play \-ˌēt-iŋ\ adjective

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