| 释义 |
man-eater
\ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷\ noun
: one that has or is thought to have an appetite for human flesh: as
a. : cannibal 1
b. or man-eater shark : a large voracious shark; especially : a shark (Carcharodon carcharias) that reaches a length of over 30 feet, is found in all warm seas, and has been known to attack and devour human beings
c. : newt, salamander; especially : hellbender
d. : a large feline (as a lion or tiger) that has acquired the habit of feeding on human flesh
e. : a man-eating crocodile: as
(1) : saltwater crocodile
(2) : nile crocodile |