ˈkärnij, ˈkȧn-, -nēj noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle French, from Medieval Latin carnaticum tribute consisting of animals or meat, from Latin carn-, caro
1. : the flesh of slain animals or men : a heap of dead bodies
a multitude of dogs came to feast on the carnage — T.B.Macaulay
2. : great destruction of life (as in battle) : great bloodshed : slaughter , butchery , massacre
appeals to put a stop to the carnage of war