carnivorous

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Synonyms: canivorous, panivorous, carnivores, faunivorous, calcivorous, larvivorous, carniferous, ranivorous

Antonyms: canivorous, panivorous, carnivores, faunivorous, calcivorous, larvivorous, carniferous, ranivorous

Related words from Datamuse; suggestions, not definitions.

Adjective

1. Of, or relating to [[carnivore]]s, or the [[taxonomic]] [[order]] {{taxfmt|Carnivora|order}}.
2. [[flesh-eating|Flesh-eating]]; {{lb|en|usually|also|specifically}} [[predatorily]] so: that is, [[predatory]].
3. {{lb|en|botany}} [[insectivorous|Insectivorous]]: [[capable]] of [[trapping]] [[insect]]s and [[absorbing]] [[nutrient]] from them.

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