carnivorousness (karnivorusnes)

state or quality of being carnivorous or flesh eating. G. Arc angel i has observed the rise of temperature in several species of Araceæ, but does not consider that there is sufficient evidence to warrant the a umption of carnivorous habits in these plants. It seems as if some other explanation than that of carnivorousne would have to be sought for. Jour. of Bot., Brit. and Foreign , 1883, p. 266. carnokt, n. [ME.; origin obscure.] A measure of four bushels, or half a quarter of corn. Old honour goes on crutches, beggary rides caroched. Mas singer, Virgin-Martyr, iii. 3.