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Necro Greek Nekros Meaning Dead Body Surprising Shows

word NECRO
meaning NECRO comes from the Greek nekros, meaning “dead body,” so it's not surprising that it shows up in some unappetizing places. A necrophagous insect, for instance, is one that feeds on dead bodies; when homicide investigators discover a corpse, they may use the insect evidence to figure out when the person died.

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