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From rov +‎ dyr. Compare German Raubtier.

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

  1. a predator (animal that preys on others)

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Etymology edit

From rov (prey) +‎ dyr (animal).

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Noun edit

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

  1. predator (animal or other organism)
    Synonyms: rædyr, predator

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