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/ˈkaɾne/

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Translation

meat; flesh

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Word origin

From Latin 'caro, carnis' ('flesh, meat'). The same root gives English 'carnal', 'carnivore' and 'carnage'.

Origin
Latin
Root
caro
English cognates
carnal, carnivore, carnage

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralcarnes

Examples

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I do not eat meat on Mondays.

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This meat is very good and easy to cut.

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I bought fresh meat at the market.

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My brother gave up meat two years ago for health reasons.

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I prefer meat with vegetables to chicken soup.

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I do not eat meat on Fridays for health reasons.

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This word is taught in chapter 11, lesson 8: carne, planeta, especie and 7 more words.