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adjective relating to or characteristic of a carnivore, an animal that feeds on flesh

• Carnivorous animals primarily feed on meat for their sustenance.
• Lions and tigers are examples of carnivorous animals that only eat meat.
• My friend is such a carnivorous eater, he can't go a day without having a steak.
• His carnivorous appetite for success drove him to work tirelessly towards his goals.

verb to eat (food or prey) hungrily or quickly

adjective consuming or destroying something in a rapid or violent manner

• The lion was devouring its prey with great efficiency.
• I couldn't stop devouring the delicious pizza at the party.
• She was straight up devouring those fries like there was no tomorrow.
• His passion for music was so strong, it was like he was devouring every note he played.

noun a large carnivorous mammal native to Africa and Asia, known for its scavenging habits and distinctive laughing sound

• The hyena is a carnivorous mammal known for its distinctive laugh-like vocalization.
• I saw a hyena at the zoo yesterday, it was pretty cool.
• That guy's laugh sounds like a hyena, it's so loud and obnoxious.
• The scavenger acted like a hyena, always looking for opportunities to take advantage of others.

noun a wild cat with yellowish-brown fur and tufted ears, found chiefly in the northern latitudes of North America and Eurasia

• The lynx is a solitary wild cat known for its beautiful fur and tufted ears.
• I heard there's a lynx sighting in the forest near our town!
• That lynx is one cool cat, man.
• She stalked her prey with the stealth of a lynx.

noun an animal that is hunted and killed by another for food

verb to hunt and kill for food

• The lion patiently waited for its prey to approach before pouncing.
• The cat loves to chase after prey in the backyard.
• The hunters were out looking for their next prey in the forest.
• In the world of business, competitors are always on the lookout for prey to gain an advantage.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun

• The Arabian red fox is a species of fox native to the Arabian Peninsula.
• I saw an Arabian red fox while hiking in the desert.
• Check out that cool Arabian red fox chilling by the oasis.
• The Arabian red fox symbolizes adaptability and resilience in the harsh desert environment.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

• The Asian giant hornet is known for its large size and potent sting.
• Have you heard about the Asian giant hornet? It's huge!
• That Asian giant hornet is no joke, it's massive!
• The Asian giant hornet buzzed into the room like a fierce warrior.

adjective relating to or characterized by the eating of fish

• The piscivorous bird species primarily feed on fish for their diet.
• I heard that the piscivorous animals at the aquarium are always well-fed.
• Those piscivorous critters sure know how to chow down on some fish!
• Her piscivorous appetite for success drove her to always strive for more in her career.

noun an animal that primarily feeds on fish

• The piscivore is a type of carnivorous animal that primarily feeds on fish.
• My cat is a piscivore - she goes crazy for any type of fish!
• That guy is a total piscivore at the sushi buffet.
• As a piscivore of knowledge, she devoured every book in the library.

noun the state or condition of being a carnivore; the practice of living on flesh

• Carnivory is the act of consuming meat as a primary food source.
• Some animals have evolved to have a carnivorous diet.
• Eating meat is just part of the carnivory lifestyle.
• In the world of business, carnivory refers to aggressively pursuing success at all costs.

noun A type of owl that is native to North America and known for its distinctive call and markings.

• The Acadian owl is a nocturnal bird of prey native to North America.
• I heard that the Acadian owl is really good at hunting mice.
• That Acadian owl is one stealthy hunter, dude.
• Her eyes were as sharp as an Acadian owl's when she spotted the hidden clue.

noun Aegolius is a genus of small owls, commonly known as saw-whet owls.

• The aegolius is a genus of small owls found in North America and Eurasia.
• I spotted an aegolius perched on a tree branch while hiking in the forest.
• That aegolius owl is so cute with its big eyes and tiny body.
• The aegolius symbolizes wisdom and mystery in many cultures.

noun Aeluroid is a noun that refers to a member of the Aeluroidea superfamily, which includes various carnivorous mammals such as cats and hyenas.

• The aeluroid carnivores are known for their sharp teeth and strong jaws.
• I read an interesting article about aeluroid mammals in National Geographic.
• My friend's new kitten is so cute, I heard it's an aeluroid breed.
• The politician's speech was like a hungry aeluroid, tearing apart his opponent's arguments.

noun African wild dog

• The African wild dog, also known as the painted wolf, is a highly social and intelligent carnivore.
• Have you ever seen an African wild dog in the wild? They're so cool!
• That African wild dog is one fierce hunter, man.
• The African wild dog symbolizes the importance of teamwork and cooperation in achieving success.