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fleshy


fleshy

adjective \ˈfle-shē\

: having a large amount of flesh

: soft and thick

flesh·i·erflesh·i·est

Full Definition of FLESHY

1
a :  marked by, consisting of, or resembling flesh
b :  marked by abundant flesh; especially :  corpulent
2
a :  succulent, pulpy <the fleshy texture of a melon>
b :  not thin, dry, or membranous <fleshy fungi>
— flesh·i·ness noun
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Examples of FLESHY

  1. the fleshy part of the thigh
  2. the fleshy texture of the melon
  3. a plant with fleshy leaves

First Known Use of FLESHY

14th century

Related to FLESHY

Synonyms
juicy, pulpy, succulent
Antonyms
juiceless, sapless

fleshy

adjective \ˈflesh-ē\   (Medical Dictionary)
flesh·i·erflesh·i·est

Medical Definition of FLESHY

: marked by abundant flesh; especially : corpulent

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