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carrion

noun

car·​ri·​on ˈker-ē-ən How to pronounce carrion (audio)
ˈka-rē-
: dead and putrefying flesh
Vultures live chiefly on carrion.
also : flesh unfit for food

Example Sentences

Vultures live chiefly on carrion.
Recent Examples on the Web She savors carrion, cockroaches, earthworms, and insect exoskeletons. Elaine Godfrey, The Atlantic, 20 July 2022 The birds can live for 60 years and fly vast distances in search of carrion, so their range could extend into several states. CBS News, 4 May 2022 Their standings surge, by contrast, has come almost entirely while feeding on AL West carrion, with a 19-7 record against that division. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 16 June 2022 Even those which do favor carrion, fungus or rotting fruit serve as important pollinators for several of our native plants like pawpaw, wild ginger, and Jack-in-the-pulpit. Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 15 June 2022 However, they are also known as opportunistic predators that will eat just about anything that comes their way, including carrion and pets. CBS News, 1 June 2022 Similar rates of lead exposure were found in golden eagles, which scientists say means the raptors likely consumed carrion or prey contaminated by lead from ammunition or fishing tackle. Christina Larson, Anchorage Daily News, 17 Feb. 2022 Similar rates of lead exposure were found in golden eagles, which scientists say means the raptors likely consumed carrion or prey contaminated by lead from ammunition or fishing tackle. Christina Larson, ajc, 17 Feb. 2022 Eagles often feast on carrion, including gut piles and other remains. NBC News, 18 Feb. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English caroine, from Anglo-French caroine, charoine, from Vulgar Latin *caronia, irregular from Latin carn-, caro flesh — more at carnal

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of carrion was in the 14th century

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