fleshy
adjective/ˈflɛʃi/
Frequency rank: #13,166 most common English word
Meaning
Having a soft, thick, and full texture resembling flesh; plump and juicy.
Example sentence
The tropical plant had thick, fleshy leaves that stored water during dry seasons.
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