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US/ˈkɑːr.nə.vɔːr/
UK/ˈkɑː.nɪ.vɔː/
an animal that eats mainly meat
In context
The lion is a carnivore that usually hunts in groups.
Most carnivores have sharp teeth that are made for tearing meat.
A carnivore needs much more space than a herbivore of the same size.
Words that go with carnivore
adjective + noun
- large carnivoreLarge carnivores such as wolves need a big territory.
- top carnivoreThe shark is a top carnivore in the ocean.
- wild carnivoreWild carnivores often hunt at night.
noun + noun
- carnivore and herbivoreThe park protects every carnivore and herbivore that lives there.
- carnivore populationThe carnivore population fell when the prey disappeared.