succulent
full of juice; juicy.
rich in desirable qualities.
affording mental nourishment.
(of a plant) having fleshy and juicy tissues.
a succulent plant, as a sedum or cactus.
Origin of succulent
1Other words from succulent
- 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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How to use succulent in a sentence
Not only do they come under the general ban of Purpose, but their purpose-character is of the most thankless and unsucculent kind.
A History of the French Novel, Vol. 2 | George Saintsbury
British Dictionary definitions for succulent
/ (ˈsʌkjʊlənt) /
abundant in juices; juicy
(of plants) having thick fleshy leaves or stems
informal stimulating interest, desire, etc
a plant that is able to exist in arid or salty conditions by using water stored in its fleshy tissues
Origin of succulent
1Derived forms of succulent
- succulence or succulency, noun
- succulently, adverb
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Scientific definitions for succulent
[ sŭk′yə-lənt ]
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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