cadáver

Definitions of cadáver
  1. noun
    a natural object consisting of a dead animal or person
    synonyms: restos
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    corpacho
    the dead body of an animal especially one slaughtered and dressed for food
    carroña
    the dead and rotting body of an animal; unfit for human food
    cuerpo, fiambre, muerto
    the dead body of a human being
    momia
    a body embalmed and dried and wrapped for burial (as in ancient Egypt)
  2. noun
    the dead body of a human being
    synonyms: cuerpo, fiambre, muerto
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    restos
    a natural object consisting of a dead animal or person
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