vulture culture

vult·ure cult·ure
UK/ˈvʌlt͡ʃə ˌkʌlt͡ʃə/US/ˈvʌlt͡ʃəɹ ˌkʌlt͡ʃəɹ/

noun

The online subculture of taxidermy, centered on the collection, processing, and preservation of animals that have died of natural causes. The central principle of the subculture is its commitment to ethical sourcing.

Meanings

nounvulture culture (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe online subculture of taxidermy, centered on the collection, processing, and preservation of animals that have died of natural causes. The central principle of the subculture is its commitment to ethical sourcing.

Origin

Since vultures feed on prey that has already died.

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vulture culture. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/vulture%20culture

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Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “vulture culture,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/vulture%20culture.

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