Fleshier

Fleshier
Fleshy Flesh"y, a. [Compar. {Fleshier}; superl. {Fleshiest}.] 1. Full of, or composed of, flesh; plump; corpulent; fat; gross. [1913 Webster]

The sole of his foot is fleshy. --Ray. [1913 Webster]

2. Human. [Obs.] ``Fleshy tabernacle.'' --Milton. [1913 Webster]

3. (Bot.) Composed of firm pulp; succulent; as, the houseleek, cactus, and agave are fleshy plants. [1913 Webster]


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