cadavre

Definitions of cadavre
  1. noun
    the dead body of a human being
    synonyms: corps
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    type of:
    corps, dépouille
    a natural object consisting of a dead animal or person
  2. noun
    the dead body of an animal especially one slaughtered and dressed for food
    synonyms: carcasse
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    type of:
    corps, dépouille
    a natural object consisting of a dead animal or person
  3. noun
    a natural object consisting of a dead animal or person
    synonyms: corps, dépouille
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    types:
    carcasse
    the dead body of an animal especially one slaughtered and dressed for food
    charogne
    the dead and rotting body of an animal; unfit for human food
    corps
    the dead body of a human being
    type of:
    objet naturel
    an object occurring naturally; not made by man
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