rovdyr

Compound of rov +‎ dyr.

rovdyr n (singular definite rovdyret, plural indefinite rovdyr)

1. a predator (animal that preys on others) (Carnivora)

• “rovdyr” in Den Danske Ordbog

From rov +‎ dyr. Compare German Raubtier.

rovdyr n (definite singular rovdyret, indefinite plural rovdyr, definite plural rovdyra or rovdyrene)

1. a predator (animal that preys on others)

• rovfugl

• “rovdyr” in The Bokmål Dictionary.

From rov (“prey”) +‎ dyr (“animal”).

• IPA^(key): /²roːvdyːr/

rovdyr n (definite singular rovdyret, indefinite plural rovdyr, definite plural rovdyra)

1. predator (animal or other organism)

   Synonyms: rædyr, predator

• rovfugl
• rovfisk

• “rovdyr” in The Nynorsk Dictionary.