flesh-eater
|flesh/eat/er|
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/ˈflɛʃˌiːtər/
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/ˈflɛʃˌiːtə/
carnivorous organism
Etymology
Etymology Information
'flesh-eater' originates from Old English, specifically the words 'flǣsc' meaning 'flesh' and 'etan' meaning 'to eat'.
Historical Evolution
'flǣsc' and 'etan' combined to form the modern English word 'flesh-eater'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'an organism that consumes flesh', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an organism that feeds on the flesh of other animals.
Lions are known as flesh-eaters in the animal kingdom.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45