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Complete Definition of "carnivorous"

English

Etymology
From L. carnivorus (flesh-eating).

Adjective
en-adj|-

  1. Of, or relating to carnivores, or the taxonomic order Carnivora.
  2. predatory|Predatory or flesh-eating.
  3. botany insectivorous|Insectivorous: capable of trapping insects and absorbing nutrient from them.

Translations

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Polish: mi�sożerny (1, 2), drapieżny (2), owadożerny (o ro�linach) (3)
Scottish Gaelic: feòil-itheach

Category:Meats

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