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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

carrion

/kəˈriːən/ noun · British & US
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What does carrion mean?

noun

The dead and rotting flesh of an animal, especially one that has been killed and left to decay. The flesh of dead animals, especially those that have been killed and left to rot.

Example

"The vultures fed on the carrion left behind by the wildfire."

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