man-eat·er
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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-eating
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ˈman-ˌē-tiŋ
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adjective
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adjective
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man-eater
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English Language Learners Definition of man-eater
: an animal (such as a shark or a tiger) that kills and eats people
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: an attractive woman who has many lovers
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man-eater
noun
man-eat·er
| \ ˈman-ˌēt-ər
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Medical Definition of man-eater
: one (as a great white shark) that has or is thought to have an appetite for human flesh
Other Words from man-eater
man-eating
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-ˌēt-iŋ
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adjective
\
adjective
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