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Necrophage (noun) means a necrophage is an animal that feeds on rotting flesh.

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A necrophage is an animal that feeds on rotting flesh.

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Made up of necro- + -phage, from Ancient Greek νεκροφάγος (nekrophágos), from νεκρός (nekrós, “cadaver”) and φάγος (phágos, “one who eats”).

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"necrophage" (noun) means a necrophage is an animal that feeds on rotting flesh.

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