Carnivore

/ˈkɑːrnɪvɔːr/

Meaning & Definition

noun

An animal that primarily eats flesh or meat.

Lions are well-known carnivores, hunting other animals for their food.

A member of a taxonomic group that includes carnivorous animals.

Dogs and cats are both classified as carnivores, though they may also consume some plant material.

A type of plant that traps and digests insects and other small organisms for nutrients.

The Venus flytrap is a fascinating carnivore, capturing flies with its jaw-like leaves.

From Latin 'carnivorus' meaning 'flesh-eating' (from 'caro' meaning 'meat' and 'vorare' meaning 'to devour').

top of the food chain

Refers to carnivores that have no natural predators.

wild carnivore

A term used to describe carnivores that live in their natural habitat.

carnivore diet

A dietary regimen that consists primarily of animal products.

herbivore

An animal that primarily eats plants.

omnivore

An animal that eats both plants and animals.

predator

An animal that preys on others for food.

Meat lover

He's a total carnivore; he can't resist a good steak.

Flesh fan

At that barbecue, everyone was a carnivore, devouring the ribs.