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decayed

  • past participle of decay.
  • past tense form of decay.

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Decayed zoo animals that died during the 2014 war are on display at a zoo in Khan Younis on March 7.

From National Geographic • Sep. 26, 2016

Daughters of Decayed Tradesmen: Christine Borland and Brody Condon The New Calton burial ground has a spooky burnt-out watchtower built to guard the dead from grave robbers in the early 19th century.

From The Guardian • Jul. 15, 2013

Decayed plant matter and sediment accumulated in large basins in the Earth’s crust to form peat.

From Slate • Nov. 13, 2012

In his will he left it, along with much of his wealth, to the establishment of a Home for Decayed Actors in Philadelphia.

From New York Times • Jul. 7, 2011

Yet being blinded with the Sunny beames, Her beauties pleasing colours would restore, 930 Decayed sight with fresh variety.

From The Tragedy Of Caesar's Revenge by Anonymous