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Noun carrion has 2 senses
  1. carrion - dead and rotting flesh; unfit for human food
    --1 is a kind of     raw meat
  2. carrion - the dead and rotting body of an animal
    --2 is a kind of     body, dead body

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Carrion

Definition:

Carrion refers to the decaying flesh of dead animals, often eaten by scavengers and insects.

Examples:

  • The vultures circled overhead, searching for carrion to feed upon.
  • When camping, it is important to store food properly to avoid attracting carrion-eating animals.
  • Insects such as maggots and beetles are commonly found on carrion.

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