succulent Definition
suc·cu·lent (suk′yo̵̅o̅ lənt)
adjective
- full of juice; juicy
- full of interest, vigor, etc.; not dry or dull
- Bot. having thick, fleshy tissues for storing water, as a cactus
Etymology: L succulentus < sucus, juice: see suck
noun
a succulent plant
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succulent
n.
succulent Usage Examples
Converse of object
grow: To grow succulents from seed, try the Thompson and Morgan range.
Adjective modifier
- other: Other succulents in the genus Crassula also resemble pebbles.
- more: It seemed to be longer and more succulent here than anywhere else in the field.
- exotic: Tranquil rivers, rugged deserts, ancient statues and exotic succulents are among the subjects that have been photographed for the 2006 exhibition.
- flowering: Culture notes An epiphytic free flowering succulent that grows to around 300mm high and 400mm across and is suitable for pots or hanging baskets.
- soft: When I wrote Part 1 I suggested a No. 2 strength except for the soft succulents and epiphytic or saxicolous cacti.
Modifies a noun
- steak: From a succulent steak to a crisp, fresh salad, there's something to satisfy everyone.
- prawn: Favorites include succulent prawns fried in good olive oil with chili & garlic, & delicious grilled polenta topped with lightly fried wild mushrooms.
- seafood: Superb contemporary cuisine places the emphasis on succulent seafood, bolstered by wine selections from arguably the finest cellar in Fiji.
- pork: We believe the secret of cooking succulent pork lies in the slow maturing qualities of the meat allied with a good covering of fat.
- lamb: Succulent lamb is also a specialty of the region, thanks to the many sheep who graze on the salt marshes.
- roast: For lunch and dinner, you can choose from a succulent roast from the Carvery or the Chef's Specials of the Day.
Modifying Another Word
- very: In order to cope with this, plants have very succulent leaves in which they conserve water, similar to a cactus plant.
- really: Put them in in the morning and by tea time they are really succulent and melting in the mouth.
- truly: The sausage & mash being judged " like English Sausage & mash but with more pizazz " whilst the breaded trotter was truly succulent.
- so: Lamb so succulent; falling off the bone; packed with flavor.
- especially: Our method should help you produce a truly tasty turkey with especially succulent breast meat.
Noun used with modifier
tender: They are not a cure-all capable of transforming a tough old joint into tender succulent morsels.
Preposition: in
crassula: Other succulents in the genus Crassula also resemble pebbles.
Preposition: from
seed: Growing cacti and succulents from seed is not difficult and can be very rewarding.
Browse dictionary entries near succulent
- ‹ succubus
- ‹ Succoth
- ‹ succotash
- ‹ succory
- ‹ succor
- ‹ succinylcholine chloride
- ‹ succinic acid
- ‹ succinct
- ‹ succinate
- ‹ successor
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