carrion

[US]/ˈkæriən/
[UK]/ˈkæriən/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. decaying flesh of dead animals
adj. rotten; putrid; feeding on carrion; corrupt; depraved

Example Sentences

The vultures were feasting on the carrion of a deer.

Carrion flies are attracted to decaying flesh.

The smell of carrion filled the air near the abandoned carcass.

Crows are often seen scavenging for carrion.

The scavenger beetles were devouring the carrion left by the predator.

Carrion can attract a variety of scavengers in the wild.

After a few days, the carrion was reduced to bones.

The stench of carrion lingered in the forest.

Carrion plays a crucial role in the ecosystem by recycling nutrients.

Wild dogs are known to scavenge for carrion to survive.

Real-world Examples

Where there is carrion, there are usually scavengers.

Source: The Economist - Technology

That's right. You are nothing more than carrion...

Source: Lost Girl Season 4

During winter, even eagles rely almost entirely on carrion.

Source: Earth's Pulse Season 2 (Original Soundtrack)

A strong sense of smell helps locate carrion or live prey.

Source: Encyclopedia of Nature

They feed on small birds and mammals, but are also carrion eaters.

Source: A Small Story, A Great Documentary

Casualties of the cold provide the hunter with a ready supply of carrion.

Source: Nordic Wild Style Chronicles

It's likely to starve unless it can find carrion or at least berries.

Source: Nordic Wild Style Chronicles

The Norrey hawked and spat. " As well make peace with wolves and carrion crows" .

Source: A Dance with Dragons: The Song of Ice and Fire (Bilingual Chinese-English)

Led by his super sensitive nose, his long limbs carry him many miles a day in search of carrion.

Source: North American Great Plains - Wild New World

Another study suggested that carrion crows, already well-known for their brains, are aware of what they see and do.

Source: "Science" Magazine (Bilingual Selection)

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