The meaning of Zoophagan

noun

Originally: †a member of either of two animal groups called zoophaga, one of gastropod molluscs, the other of marsupial mammals (obsolete). in later use more generally: an animal which feeds on other animals or on animal matter; a carnivore.

adjective

Originally: †belonging to either of the groups called zoophaga (obsolete). in later use: of or relating to a carnivore or meat-eater.