Carnivore and Herbivore

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Carnivore noun - A terrestrial or aquatic flesh-eating mammal.

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Herbivore is an antonym for carnivore.

Nearby Word: carnivorous

Herbivore noun - Any animal that feeds chiefly on grass and other plants.

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Carnivore is an antonym for herbivore in one who only consumes plants topic.

Nearby Word: herbivorous

Corrie spent a period as a sheep in wolf's clothing, since Bruno's best friend Rudy was opposed to carnivore/herbivore relationships.

Source: A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing
The very first thing the player must do in Spore is decide whether his character should be a herbivore or carnivore.

Source: Big First Choice
Prejudice due to species is very rare, but the current ruler belongs to a political faction that has revived a taboo against herbivore/carnivore intermarriage.

Source: Video Game / Furcadia

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