succulent — Having thick, fleshy parts that store water; or describing food that is tender, juicy, and tasty.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Having thick, fleshy parts that store water; or describing food that is tender, juicy, and tasty.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsʌkjələnt/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's succulent turkey made everyone forget their diet plans.
- She killed her fifth succulent this month, proving that 'low-maintenance' is relative.
- The restaurant's succulent lamb dish became their signature menu item.
succulent
ADJECTIVE[/ˈsʌkjələnt/]
Having thick, fleshy parts that store water; or describing food that is tender, juicy, and tasty.
Having thick, fleshy parts that store water; or describing food that is tender, juicy, and tasty.
Though the weather grows turbulent, he tends his succulent plants, then tastes his meat so indulgent!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin succulentus, meaning 'juicy' or 'full of sap,' derived from succus meaning 'juice' or 'sap.' The word evolved to describe both deliciously juicy food and water-storing plants.
Breakdown
succ- (juice/sap) + -ulentus (Latin adjective suffix meaning 'full of' or 'abounding in')
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“My grandmother's succulent turkey made everyone forget their diet plans.”
“She killed her fifth succulent this month, proving that 'low-maintenance' is relative.”
“The restaurant's succulent lamb dish became their signature menu item.”
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