1. (n.) The dead and putrefying flesh of an animal\; flesh so corrupted as to be unfit for food.

2. (n.) A contemptible or worthless person; -- a term of reproach.

3. (a.) of or pertaining to dead and putrefying carcasses; feeding on carrion.

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