aasfräßig

scavenging (eating carrion).

English translations

  1. 01

    voracious

  2. 02

    gluttonous

Word details

German meaning
Gerne Aas fressend, sich von toten Tieren ernährend.
English meaning
Carrion-eating, scavenging
German example
Der Geier ist ein aasfräßiger Vogel.
English example
The vulture is a carrion-eating bird.

Example sentences with “aasfräßig”

  1. Hyänen sind aasfräßig. (Hyenas are scavengers.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'aasfräßig' a common term?

It is used in biological or ecological contexts to describe animals that feed on carcasses.