Definition for CAR'RI-ON

CAR'RI-ON, n. [It. carogna; Sp. carroña; Fr. charogne; Arm, caroan; D. karonje.]

  1. The dead and putrefying body or flesh of animals; flesh so corrupted as to be unfit for food. – Dryden. Pope.
  2. A worthless woman; a term of reproach. – Shak.

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