Carnivore vs. Carnival — What's the Difference?

A carnivore , meaning "meat eater" (Latin, caro, genitive carnis, meaning "meat" or "flesh" and vorare meaning "to devour"), is an animal whose food and energy requirements derive solely from animal products (mainly muscle, fat and other soft tissues) whether through hunting or scavenging. Animals that depend solely on animal flesh for their nutrient requirements are called hypercarnivores or obligate carnivores, while those that also consume non-animal food are called mesocarnivores or facultative carnivores.

Carnival is a Western Christian festive season that occurs before the liturgical season of Lent. The main events typically occur during February or early March, during the period historically known as Shrovetide (or Pre-Lent).

Any of various mammals of the order Carnivora, including the dogs, cats, bears, weasels, raccoons, and seals, most of which are predatory flesh-eating animals.

An annual festival, typically during the week before Lent in Roman Catholic countries, involving processions, music, dancing, and the use of masquerade

Any of various other flesh-eating animals.

A travelling funfair or circus

An insectivorous plant.

Often Carnival The period of merrymaking and feasting celebrated just before Lent.

An organism that feeds chiefly on animals; an animal that feeds on meat as the main part of its diet.

A traveling amusement show usually including rides, games, and sideshows.

(zoology) A mammal belonging to the order Carnivora.

A festival or revel

(informal) A person who is not a vegetarian.

Any of a number of festivals held just before the beginning of Lent.

A follower of the carnivore diet consuming only animal-based products, such as meat, eggs and dairy

A festive occasion marked by parades and sometimes special foods and other entertainment.

One of the Carnivora.

(US) A traveling amusement park, called a funfair in British English.

Terrestrial or aquatic flesh-eating mammal; terrestrial carnivores have four or five clawed digits on each limb

A festival celebrated with merriment and revelry in Roman Gatholic countries during the week before Lent, esp. at Rome and Naples, during a few days (three to ten) before Lent, ending with Shrove Tuesday.

Any animal that feeds on flesh;

Any merrymaking, feasting, or masquerading, especially when overstepping the bounds of decorum; a time of riotous excess.

A festival marked by merrymaking and processions

A frenetic disorganized (and often comic) disturbance suggestive of a circus or carnival;

A traveling show; having sideshows and rides and games of skill etc.