carrion
Carrion (noun) means the decaying flesh of a dead animal. Example: “Vultures circled above, waiting to feed on the carrion.”
How to Use Carrion
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe rotting body or flesh of a dead animal.
Word Forms
more carrion comparative, carrions plural, most carrion superlative
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Etymology
From Anglo-Norman caroigne, tracing back to Latin caro ("flesh") — the same root that gives us "carnivore" and "incarnate."
Rhymes for carrion
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What does “carrion” mean?
The word “carrion” means the decaying flesh of a dead animal. In plain terms, the rotting body or flesh of a dead animal.
How do you pronounce “carrion”?
“Carrion” is pronounced KA-rih-uhn (/ˈkɛ.ɹi.ən/ in IPA).
How do you use “carrion” in a sentence?
Here is “carrion” used in a sentence: “Vultures circled above, waiting to feed on the carrion.”
What part of speech is “carrion”?
Depending on how it is used, “carrion” can be a noun and an adjective.
Where does the word “carrion” come from?
The word “carrion” comes from Latin. From Anglo-Norman caroigne, tracing back to Latin caro ("flesh") — the same root that gives us "carnivore" and "incarnate.".
How many meanings does “carrion” have?
“Carrion” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the decaying flesh of a dead animal.