Carrion

['kærɪən]

Definition

(noun.) the dead and rotting body of an animal; unfit for human food.

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Definition

(n.) The dead and putrefying body or flesh of an animal; flesh so corrupted as to be unfit for food.

(n.) A contemptible or worthless person; -- a term of reproach.

(a.) Of or pertaining to dead and putrefying carcasses; feeding on carrion.

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Synonyms and Synonymous

n. Putrefying flesh.

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Definition

n. the dead and putrid body or flesh of any animal: anything vile.—adj. relating to or feeding on putrid flesh.—n. Carr′ion-crow a species of crow which feeds on carrion small animals &c.

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