Carnivora

American  

[kahr-niv-er-uh] / kɑrˈnɪv ər ə /

noun

1. the order of placental mammals comprising the carnivorans and noted for much diversity in habitats, sizes of species, and diets: divided into two suborders, Caniformia (dogs and doglike species) and Feliformia (cats and catlike species).

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Etymology

Origin of Carnivora

First recorded in 1820–30; from New Latin, Latin carnivora (animālia) “meat-eating (animals),” neuter plural of carnivorus carnivorous

Example Sentences

Cats and dogs are part of the same group beginning with the Order: Carnivora level.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

Cats and dogs belong to a group of mammals known as Carnivora, and the wild ancestors of both species dined primarily on meat.

From Scientific American • Oct. 5, 2018

Ms. Crane noted the online advertising by Carnivora, a company that sells liquid drops and capsules of the plant extract.

From New York Times • Nov. 28, 2016

Species in the mammal group Carnivora are among the most carnivorous and specialized of all predators.

From Slate • Nov. 13, 2013

I.—Left upper sectorial or carnassial teeth of Carnivora.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 4 "Carnegie Andrew" to "Casus Belli" by Various