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carrion Definition and Meaning in English (carrion definition)

noun
Synonyms:decaying fleshrotting fleshcorpse
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Carrion definition: Carrion refers to the decaying flesh of dead animals, which is often consumed by scavengers.

Definitions of Carrion

  1. 1noun

    Carrion refers to the decaying flesh of dead animals, which is often consumed by scavengers.

Example Sentences

“Vultures circled high above, searching for carrion.”

“The smell of carrion filled the air near the abandoned road.”

Synonyms

decaying fleshrotting fleshcorpse

Antonyms

live animalfresh meat

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nouncarrion-eater
adjectivecarrion-feeding

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Carrion definition: Carrion refers to the decaying flesh of dead animals, which is often consumed by scavengers.
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'Carrion' translates to 'carrion' in English. Carrion definition: Carrion refers to the decaying flesh of dead animals, which is often consumed by scavengers.
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