carrion (noun)

1. The artist carefully depicted the carrion in his painting, capturing the gruesome beauty of decay.

2. The author set the scene with vivid descriptions of the carrion, creating a haunting atmosphere in the book.

3. In the fantasy novel, a magical creature fed on carrion to restore its powers and heal the wounded.

4. Despite the grisly sight of carrion, the couple found beauty in the circle of life and death while strolling through the forest.