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carrion

[kar-ee-uhn] / ˈkær i ən /
NOUN
decaying flesh
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During periods of famine, carrion may have been one of the most reliable food sources available.

From Science Daily • Jan. 19, 2026

Like the bird of prey seeking carrion, a foreign correspondent is characterized as a misery merchant or conflict cowboy, making a living from death and disaster.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 7, 2025

Buzzards are the most common and widespread bird of prey in the UK and often feed on carrion, according to the RSPB.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2025

Jiří Hřebíček created an artistic image of a carrion crow by using a long shutter speed while moving his camera on purpose.

From BBC • Oct. 8, 2024

Mr. Lewin sat at his desk on the third floor, crouched over his typewriter like a vulture dining on carrion.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros




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