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How do you spell Carnivore?

Correct spelling

carnivore

Remember: CARNivore eats meat, ends in -VORE like devour

Why is carnivore spelled this way?

From Latin carnivorus, flesh-eating. CARO (flesh) + VORARE (to devour). A carnivore devours flesh — the word does not soften what it describes.

Common misspellings of carnivore

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Example

The lion is an obligate carnivore that requires meat to survive.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell carnivore?+
The correct spelling is "carnivore". Remember: CARNivore eats meat, ends in -VORE like devour
Is it carnivor or carnivore?+
The correct spelling is "carnivore", not "carnivor".

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