flesh — the soft substance consisting of muscle and fat that is found between the skin and bones of a human or an animal
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the soft substance consisting of muscle and fat that is found between the skin and bones of a human or an animal
Pronunciation (IPA): /fleʃ/
Example Sentences
- The zombie was craving fresh flesh, but all it found was a vegetarian restaurant.
- I finally met my favorite actor in the flesh at the airport.
- The mango's flesh was so sweet that even my diet plan started crying.
flesh
NOUN[/fleʃ/]
the soft substance consisting of muscle and fat that is found between the skin and bones of a human or an animal
The butcher carefully trims the fat from the fresh flesh of the lamb.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Flesh derives from Old English 'flæsc', which shares a common Germanic root with related words such as German 'Fleisch'. The word originally referred to meat or the soft tissue of animal bodies, and is cognate with other Germanic languages reflecting a shared Indo-European ancestry.
Breakdown
The word developed from Old English 'flæsc' to modern English 'flesh' through regular phonetic evolution. The morpheme is a simple nominal root without prefix or suffix components, representing the basic Germanic term for animal tissue or meat.
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📝Examples
“The zombie was craving fresh flesh, but all it found was a vegetarian restaurant.”
“I finally met my favorite actor in the flesh at the airport.”
“The mango's flesh was so sweet that even my diet plan started crying.”
“The cut was only a flesh wound and healed quickly.”
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