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succulent

[ suhk-yuh-luh nt ]
/ ˈsʌk yə lənt /
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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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moist, luscious, tasty, yummy, divine, lush, rich, heavenly, mellow, sappy, pulpy, mouthwatering

Nearby words

  1. succoth,
  2. succour,
  3. succuba,
  4. succubous,
  5. succubus,
  6. succulently,
  7. succumb,
  8. succursal,
  9. succus,
  10. succuss

Origin of succulent

1595–1605; < Late Latin sūculentus, equivalent to Latin sūc(us), succus juice + -ulentus -ulent
Related formssuc·cu·lence, suc·cu·len·cy, nounsuc·cu·lent·ly, adverbun·suc·cu·lent, adjectiveun·suc·cu·lent·ly, adverb
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British Dictionary definitions for succulent

succulent

/ (ˈsʌkjʊlənt) /

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 Formssucculence or succulency, nounsucculently, adverb

Word Origin for succulent

C17: from Latin succulentus, from sūcus juice
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
Word Origin and History for succulent

succulent

adj.

c.1600, from French succulent, from Latin succulentus "having juice," from succus "juice, sap;" related to sugere "to suck," and cognate with Old English sucan "to suck" (see suck).

Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
Science definitions for succulent

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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