Definition

An animal that primarily eats meat or the flesh of other animals.

Example

Lions are known as carnivores because they hunt and eat other animals for food.

Conversation

Did you know that a lion is a type of carnivore?

Yeah, I heard they mainly eat meat. It's fascinating!

Exactly, and there are so many other carnivores in the animal kingdom too.

Right! Like tigers and wolves, they all play important roles in nature.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Carnivore → It is formed from "caro" (meaning flesh) and "vorare" (meaning to devour). The word "carnivore" refers to an organism that devours flesh or meat.

Memory Tip

Think of 'flesh' ('caro') being 'devoured' ('vorare') — that's why a carnivore is an animal that eats meat.

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