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Man-eater

Man′-eatˊer

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Noun.
(Zool.)
One who, or that which, has an appetite for human flesh; specifically, one of certain large sharks (esp.
Carcharodon carcharias
syn.
Carcharodon Rondeleti
); also, a lion or a tiger which has acquired the habit of feeding upon human flesh.

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man-eater

man-eater

See also: maneater

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man-eater (plural man-eaters)

  1. An animal that has a reputation for eating humans, such as the tiger or shark.
  2. A cannibal.
  3. (by extension, slang) A woman with a threatening attitude, often readily taking and discarding male romantic partners.

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