Carrion

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1. Noun

The dead and putrefying body or flesh of an animal; flesh so corrupted as to be unfit for food.

2. Noun

A contemptible or worthless person; -- a term of reproach.

3. Adjective

Of or pertaining to dead and putrefying carcasses; feeding on carrion.

4. Noun

the dead and rotting body of an animal; unfit for human food
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