carroña

Definitions of carroña
  1. noun
    the dead and rotting body of an animal; unfit for human food
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    type of:
    cadáver, restos
    a natural object consisting of a dead animal or person
  2. noun
    disparaging terms for the common people
    synonyms: bahorrina, canalla, chusma, gauchaje, gentecilla, gentualla, gentuza
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    type of:
    plebe, pueblo, rotería, vulgo
    people in general (often used in the plural)
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