carrion
Translation
carrion, carcass
Examples
Vultures circled, looking for carrion.
Vultures circled, looking for carrion.
The smell of carrion filled the air.
The smell of carrion filled the air.
Grammar Patterns
((carrion)) the decaying flesh of dead animals Vultures feed on carrion.
Similar Words
Synonyms: decaying flesh, remains
Etymology
From Anglo-Norman 'caroine', from Vulgar Latin '*caronia*', derived from Latin 'caro' (flesh).
Memory Tips
It sounds a bit like 'carry on'. Think of it as what's left when life doesn't 'carry on'.