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succulent
[ suhk-yuh-luhnt ]
/ ËsÊk yÉ lÉnt /
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adjective
full of juice; juicy.
rich in desirable qualities.
affording mental nourishment.
(of a plant) having fleshy and juicy tissues.
noun
a succulent plant, as a sedum or cactus.
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Origin of succulent
OTHER WORDS FROM succulent
suc·cu·lence, suc·cu·len·cy, nounsuc·cu·lent·ly, adverbun·suc·cu·lent, adjectiveun·suc·cu·lent·ly, adverbWords nearby succulent
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British Dictionary definitions for succulent
succulent
/ (ËsÊkjÊlÉnt) /
adjective
abundant in juices; juicy
(of plants) having thick fleshy leaves or stems
informal stimulating interest, desire, etc
noun
a plant that is able to exist in arid or salty conditions by using water stored in its fleshy tissues
Derived forms of succulent
succulence or succulency, nounsucculently, adverbWord Origin for succulent
C17: from Latin succulentus, from sƫcus juice
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Scientific definitions for succulent
succulent
[ sĆkâČyÉ-lÉnt ]
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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