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carrion in Irish

carrion in Irish is ablach, splíonach — carrion means the decaying flesh of a dead animal.

carrion in Irish

ablach
noun
Rotting flesh of a dead animal or person.
splíonach
noun
Rotting flesh of a dead animal or person.

What does "carrion" mean?

  1. noun The decaying flesh of a dead animal.
    "Vultures circled above, waiting to feed on the carrion."
  2. adj Relating to or consisting of dead, rotting flesh.
    "Crows are known as carrion birds because they feed on dead animals."
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carrion in a sentence

  • Vultures circled above, waiting to feed on the carrion.
  • The scent of carrion drew scavengers from miles around.
  • Crows are known as carrion birds because they feed on dead animals.

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What is "carrion" in Irish?

"carrion" in Irish is ablach, splíonach. carrion means: The decaying flesh of a dead animal.

How do you use "carrion" in a sentence?

Example: "Vultures circled above, waiting to feed on the carrion." In Irish, "carrion" is ablach, splíonach.

Are there other ways to say "carrion" in Irish?

Yes — Irish has 2 translations listed for "carrion": ablach, splíonach.

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