carrion
Translation
decaying flesh
Examples
Vultures feed on carrion.
Vultures feed on carrion.
Grammar Patterns
((to)) feed on carrion to eat the decaying flesh of dead animals Vultures feed on carrion.
Similar Words
carcass, remains, dead flesh
Etymology
From Latin 'caro', meaning 'flesh'.
Memory Tips
Connect it to 'carnivore', an animal that eats flesh, including carrion.