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carrion
adjectivemasculinegeneral usecommon/kɐɾ.ni.'sɐj.ɾu/car·ni·cei·ro
Definitions
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Relating to or feeding on dead or decaying flesh.
Usage examples
“Vultures are carrion birds.”
“A carrion smell emanated from the woods.”
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Common combinations
carrion birdcarrion feedercarrion smell
2
Resembling or characteristic of a butcher; savage and bloody.
Usage examples
“The dictator was accused of butcherly methods.”
“The battle was a butcherly affair.”
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butcherly violencebutcherly slaughter