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succulent

suc·cu·lent

succulent

 
 
pronunciation:
suhk y lnt
parts of speech:
adjective, noun
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part of speech: adjective
definition 1: full of juice or sap; juicy.
The mangoes were deliciously sweet and succulent.
antonyms:
dry
definition 2: having fleshy leaves or stems that retain moisture, as cactus.
Cacti are succulent plants.
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part of speech: noun
definition: a plant with fleshy leaves or stems that retain moisture, such as cactus.
These plants are succulents, so take care not to overwater them.
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derivations: succulently (adv.), succulence (n.)