Carniferous

/kɑrˈnɪfərəs/ adjective

Producing, bearing, or containing flesh or meat; flesh-bearing.

From Latin 'carnifer' (flesh-bearing), composed of 'caro' (flesh) and '-fer' (bearing or carrying, from 'ferre'). This is a learned scientific term rarely used outside technical contexts.

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