Carnivorousness

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The quality of being a carnivore. uncountable

    ". . . Shows ample evidence carnivorousness Is not impaired by conjugal estate; The flesh consumed, the beefy brethren speed'ly separate."

  2. 2
    The quality of being an animal that eats meat as the main part of its diet. wordnet

Synonyms

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appetitecarnivorismcarnivorychewingconsumptiondevouring

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". . . Shows ample evidence carnivorousness Is not impaired by conjugal estate; The flesh consumed, the beefy brethren speed'ly separate."

Etymology

From carnivorous + -ness.

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