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carnivorous

/kɑrnɪˈvɔrəs/ adjective · British & US
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What does carnivorous mean?

adjective

Feeding on meat; having a diet consisting mainly of animal tissue.

Example

"The carnivorous plant was able to capture and digest its prey."

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