
According to the Etmology Dictionary carnivore derives from Latin carnivorus "flesh eating" from caro "flesh" + vorare "to devour".
Ohter words with caro-: carnival, reincarnation and carnal.With vorare : insectivore, herbivore and omnivore.

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Greek and Latin Roots of English: Carnivore
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