Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
carnivorous
adjective
/kɑːrˈnɪvərəs/
Definition
Characteristic of animals that primarily eat meat.
Examples
- Many carnivorous animals, such as lions and tigers, are apex predators in their ecosystems.
- The carnivorous plant, the Venus flytrap, captures and digests insects for nutrients.
Meaning
Carnivorous refers to organisms that derive their energy and nutrition from consuming animal flesh.
Synonyms
- meat-eating
- flesh-eating
- predatory
