Meaning:
- “Carrion” is a noun that refers to the decaying and putrefying flesh of dead animals, particularly when it is left in the open or in the wild. Carrion serves as a food source for scavengers, such as vultures and other carnivorous animals, which feed on the remains of deceased creatures.
Synonyms:
- Rotting flesh
- Decaying flesh
- Carcass
- Putrefaction
- Cadaver
- Remains
- Offal
- Debris
- Scavenger’s meal
- Rotten meat
Antonyms:
- Fresh meat
- Healthy animal
- Living creature
- Edible flesh
- Game
- Prey
- Slaughtered animal
- Butchered meat
- Livestock
- Harvest
“Carrion” is associated with the decomposition of dead animals and is typically inedible by most animals once it reaches an advanced stage of decay. Scavengers with strong stomachs and specialized digestive systems are the primary consumers of carrion in nature.