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succulent

[suhk-yuh-luhnt]

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adjective

full of juice; juicy.

rich in desirable qualities.

affording mental nourishment.

(of a plant) having fleshy and juicy tissues.

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noun

a succulent plant, as a sedum or cactus.

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Origin:
1595–1605; < Late Latin sūculentus, equivalent to Latin sūc(us), succus juice + -ulentus -ulent

Related forms

suc·cu·lence, suc·cu·len·cy, noun

suc·cu·lent·ly, adverb

un·suc·cu·lent, adjective

un·suc·cu·lent·ly, adverb

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Succulent shrimp, sweet mango, and creamy avocado makes a delicious meal in a bowl.

Deer follow a bland leafy diet, preferring vegetation with smooth, succulent leaves.

Sweet, succulent melons are an irresistible summer treat.

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World English Dictionary

succulent (ˈsʌkjʊlənt)

—*adj*
1.	abundant in juices; juicy
2.	(of plants) having thick fleshy leaves or stems
3.	informal stimulating interest, desire, etc

—n
4.	a plant that is able to exist in arid or salty conditions by using water stored in its fleshy tissues

[C17: from Latin succulentus, from sūcus juice]

'succulence

—n

'succulency

—n

'succulently

—*adv*

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Word Origin & History

succulent

1601, from Fr. succulent, from L. succulentus "having juice," from succus "juice, sap;" related to sugere "to suck," and cognate with O.E. sucan "to suck" (see suck).

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Science Dictionary

succulent

(sŭk'yə-lənt) Pronunciation Key
Any of various plants having fleshy leaves or stems that store water. Cacti and the jade plant are succulents. Succulents are usually adapted to drier environments and display other characteristics that reduce water loss, such as waxy coatings on leaves and stems, fewer stomata than occur on other plants, and stout, rounded stems that minimize surface area.

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