carrion — the decaying flesh of dead animals
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the decaying flesh of dead animals
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkæriən/
Korean meaning: 썩은 동물의 시체, 부패한 사체
Korean pronunciation: **캐**리언
Example Sentences
- The detective found carrion in the suspect's freezer, but it was just his wife's cooking from last month.
- Scavengers like hyenas play an important role in the ecosystem by consuming carrion.
- The smell of carrion attracted flies from miles away, much like my roommate's gym socks.
carrion
NOUN//ˈkæriən//
the decaying flesh of dead animals
the decaying flesh of dead animals
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The clarion calls the stallion past the carrion
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Origin
라틴어 'caro'(고기)에서 유래되었습니다. 고대 로마인들이 썩은 고기를 지칭할 때 사용했던 단어가 현재까지 이어져 내려온 것입니다.
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“The detective found carrion in the suspect's freezer, but it was just his wife's cooking from last month.”
“Scavengers like hyenas play an important role in the ecosystem by consuming carrion.”
“The smell of carrion attracted flies from miles away, much like my roommate's gym socks.”
“Vultures have excellent eyesight for spotting carrion from great heights.”
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