man-eater

[man-ee-ter]

noun

1. an animal, especially a tiger or lion, that eats or is said to eat human flesh.

2. man-eating shark.

3. a cannibal.

4. Slang.,  femme fatale.

man-eater

noun

1. an animal, such as a tiger, that has become accustomed to eating human flesh

2. any of various sharks that feed on human flesh, esp the great white shark ( Carcharodon carcharias )

3. a human cannibal

4. informal,  a woman with many lovers

Word History and Origins

Origin of man-eater¹

First recorded in 1590–1600

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