Meaning: flesh
Root word: Latin caro, carnis
Roots with similar meanings:
- corp-, corpor- meaning “body”
- sarc- meaning “flesh”
Roots with opposite meanings:
- spir- meaning “breathe, spirit, wind”
Roots that could be confused:
Notes:
Derived English Words
Commonly encountered words are in bold.
carnage: Massive slaughter or bloodshed, often referring to the aftermath of a battle or violent event.
carnal: Relating to the physical and especially sexual appetites; worldly or bodily as opposed to spiritual.
carnassial: Relating to specialized teeth in carnivorous mammals used for shearing flesh.
carnate: Embodied in flesh or having a physical, bodily form.
carnation: A type of flowering plant known for its distinctive, often pink or red flowers; also refers to a flesh-like color.
carnelian: A semi-precious gemstone that is reddish-brown and used in jewelry.
carnification: The conversion of tissue, particularly lung tissue, into a fleshy or solid mass due to disease.
carniform: Having the shape or appearance of flesh.
carnitine: A compound involved in the metabolism of fatty acids and energy production in cells.
carnival: A festive occasion or celebration, often involving parades, music, and revelry, historically preceding Lent.
carnivore: An animal that feeds primarily on the flesh of other animals.
carnivora: An order of mammals that includes meat-eating animals, such as lions, bears, and wolves.
carnivorous: Relating to or describing an organism that primarily eats meat.
carnose: Having a fleshy or meat-like texture.
incarnate: Embodied in human form; made flesh, often used to describe a deity or spirit assuming a physical, bodily form.
incarnation: The act of embodying in flesh or taking on a physical form; often used in religious contexts to describe a deity or spirit becoming human.
reincarnate: To be born again in another body.
reincarnation: The belief or concept that a soul or spirit can be reborn into a new body after death.
carrion: The decaying flesh of dead animals. It is often used to describe the remains that serve as food for scavengers.
caruncle: A small, fleshy outgrowth or protuberance found on the body or as part of a plant. For example, the caruncle in humans refers to the small, pink nodule at the inner corner of the eye.
carunculate: Having or characterized by caruncles (small, fleshy growths). It is used to describe surfaces or structures that bear such features.
charcuterie: A branch of cooking that specializes in prepared meat products, such as bacon, ham, sausage, terrines, and pâtés. It can also refer to a display or platter of these items.
charnel: A building, room, or vault where skeletal remains are stored. The term is often associated with graveyards or catacombs and is sometimes used figuratively to refer to death or decay.
incarnadine: A color descriptor referring to a pinkish or flesh-red hue, often used to describe blood or a stain of that color. It can also be used as a verb, meaning to color or stain something red or flesh-like.
Other Uses
chile con carne: Spanish for “chili with meat”
Links
List of Greek and Latin roots in English – Wikipedia
Other Roots Used in These Words
| Root | Meaning |
| vor– | swallow |
| in- | in |
| re- | again |
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