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succulent Definition

suc·cu·lent (sukyo̵̅o̅ lənt)

adjective

  1. full of juice; juicy
  2. full of interest, vigor, etc.; not dry or dull
  3. Bot. having thick, fleshy tissues for storing water, as a cactus

Etymology: L succulentus < sucus, juice: see suck

noun

a succulent plant

succulent Related Forms

suc·cu·lence noun or suc·cu·lency suc·cu·lently adverb

succulent Synonyms

succulent

modif.

succulent Synonyms

succulent

n.

cactaceae, crassulacae (both Latin), ground cover, desert vegetation, desert flora, houseleek, homewort, fouet, cactus, ice plant, live-forever, semperviva, house plant, hens and chickens; see also cactus, plant.

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

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  7. succinic acid
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  10. successor
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