coprose

/ˈkɒprəʊs/

Definitions

1. noun

the remains of a dead body, especially the dry, shrunken skin and other tissues of a corpse, especially after a long period of decomposition.

“The archaeologists carefully examined the coprose to determine the cause of death.”

Synonyms

  • corpse
  • mummy

Antonyms

  • alive
  • fresh