Definition of succulent
succulently
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Examples of succulent in a Sentence
vines weighted down with plump, succulent grapes
a buffet table set with an array of succulent roasts
Recent Examples of succulent from the Web
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Don’t worry, there’s meat, too, like the succulent lamb chops.
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Like succulent bouquets before it, kale might be coming into its own in a whole new way than inside the kitchen.
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This succulent melon provides a big nutritional payoff for very few calories.
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There’s a hedgerow garden that includes moss gardens and flower pots, and there’s a cactus and succulent garden.
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The red and white sangria with generous floating fruit is smooth and refreshing, the spring sweet pea smoothly blended soup and entrees such as succulent sea scallops are scrumptious.
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Decorating Ideas See how to make your own succulent terrarium, as demonstrated by The Sill.
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Decorating Ideas See how to make your own succulent terrarium, as demonstrated by The Sill.
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Water Grill in the Gaslamp Quater serves two succulent jumbo Chesapeake blue crabs, pan sautéed with brown butter and ginger and served with a cool cucumber and watermelon salad.
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Origin and Etymology of succulent
Latin suculentus, from sucus juice, sap; perhaps akin to Latin sugere to suck — more at suck
succulent
Definition of succulent
: a succulent plant (such as a cactus or an aloe)
Recent Examples of succulent from the Web
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Continue to cook over indirect low heat, with the lid closed, until tender and succulent, 15 to 30 minutes.
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Boxes the color of a desert sunset are staggered between potted succulents at Santa Ana’s Bud and Bloom dispensary.
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This hanging arrangement speaks to Thomas’ love for tough, waterwise succulents.
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Instead, take advantage of their survival strategy to make more succulents for your own garden or to share with friends.
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Surprisingly large, bright flowers from such stalwarts can be as captivating as any orchid, Learn more from Jeff Havel about succulents at 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 1 at the Lyndhurst Community Center, 1341 Parkview Road.
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In temperate climates such as California, succulents and cactuses are the ultimate in easy care.
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Like many succulents, Aloe is adapted for life without regular watering, and therefore has developed thick, stubby leaves to store water.
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As with many succulents, P. hookeri can be propagated by severing stems and rooting them.
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First Known Use of succulent
1825
Other Botany Terms
SUCCULENT Defined for English Language Learners
succulent
playDefinition of succulent for English Language Learners
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: full of juice
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of plants : having thick, heavy leaves or stems that store water
succulent
Definition of succulent for English Language Learners
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: a plant that stores water in its leaves or stems : a succulent plant
SUCCULENT Defined for Kids
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