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Smart Definition
Etymology
Pronunciation
carnívoro
carnivorous
carni-
relating to meat
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-vorous
eating or feeding on a specified food
Carnívoro means carnivorous and can be broken down into carni-0 (relating to meat0) and -vorous1 (eating or feeding on1), literally meaning 'meat-eating'.
adjective
  1. carnivorous
    Feeding on animals; meat-eating
    El león es un animal carnívoro. // The lion is a carnivorous animal.
noun
  1. carnivore
    An animal that feeds on other animals
    Los carnívoros tienen dientes afilados para desgarrar la carne. // Carnivores have sharp teeth for tearing meat.