carnose

adjective

car·​nose

ˈkärˌnōs

1

: like or relating to flesh : fleshy

2

: of a fleshy consistence

—used of succulent parts of plants

Word History

Etymology

Latin carnosus, from carn-, caro + -osus -ose

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