n pl 1  cap  :  an order of eutherian mammals that are mostly carnivorous and have teeth adapted for flesh eating  2  :  carnivorous animals : esp  :  members of the order Carnivora car*ni*vore n 
 
 
 
Similar sounding terms:  cra·nio·phore 
 
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