carrion crow

noun

a European crow, Corvus corone, that feeds on carrion.

black vulture(def 1).

Origin of carrion crow

First recorded in 1520–30

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Examples from the Web for carrion crow

Historical Examples of carrion crow

And pray, what brought you here to-day, scenting about you like a carrion-crow?
Roughing it in the Bush
Susanna Moodie
They are very like the carrion-crow in England, but rather smaller.
A Popular Account of the Manners and Customs of India
Charles Acland
It may have been the hue of the carrion-crow for all you know.
Nancy
Rhoda Broughton
On the other hand, who ever saw a carrion-crow with crimson eyes?
Afoot in England
W.H. Hudson
If that isn't the only fish of its kind in the seven seas, call me a carrion-crow—Tommy, we're in luck.
The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle
Hugh Lofting

British Dictionary definitions for carrion crow

carrion crow

noun

a common predatory and scavenging European crow, Corvus corone, similar to the rook but having a pure black billSee also hooded crow

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