Teardrop possibly coming from carnivore (8)
I believe the answer is:
predator
'carnivore' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
'teardrop possibly' is the wordplay.
'possibly' indicates an anagram.
'teardrop' is an anagram of 'PREDATOR'.
'coming from' acts as a link.
(Other definitions for predator that I've seen before include "Carnivorous animal - teardrop (anag)" , "One seeking victim" , "One preying on others" , "Hunting animal" , "kite, for example" .)