carrion — the decaying flesh of dead animals
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the decaying flesh of dead animals
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkæriən/
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
Vultures circle over carrion left on the dry savanna plain.
The clarion calls the stallion past the carrion
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Carrion derives from Latin 'caro', meaning flesh or meat. The word evolved in Medieval Latin to specifically denote decaying or putrefying flesh, a sense preserved in English through Old French.
Breakdown
caro (Latin: flesh, meat) + -ion (suffix forming noun) → carrion (decaying flesh or carcass)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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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