succulent
C1
adj
noun
Freq #29409
Meanings
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adj
Juicy or lush.
Escargots, smoked salmon, fresh seafood, and pasta are all presented in succulent style, and the price is right.
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2
adj
Luscious or delectable.
"Hotter Than That," written by his wife, Lil Hardin, who had dandy rhythm herself, is scat vocal a la king, as Armstrong trades succulent phrases with guitar whiz Lonnie Johnson before offering a brief but telling solo.
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3
adj
full of juice
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4
noun
a plant adapted to arid conditions and characterized by fleshy water-storing tissues that act as water reservoirs
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5
adj
Having fleshy leaves or other tissues that store water.
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6
noun
A succulent plant.
Etymology
Borrowed from French succulent, from Latin succulentus.
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Synonyms
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adj
· full of juice
lush