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单词 succulent
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succulent

[ suhk-yuh-luhnt ]
/ ˈsʌk yə lənt /
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adjective

full of juice; juicy.
rich in desirable qualities.
affording mental nourishment.
(of a plant) having fleshy and juicy tissues.

noun

a succulent plant, as a sedum or cactus.

Origin of succulent

1595–1605; <Late Latin sūculentus, equivalent to Latin sūc(us), succus juice + -ulentus-ulent

OTHER WORDS FROM succulent

suc·cu·lence, suc·cu·len·cy, nounsuc·cu·lent·ly, adverbun·suc·cu·lent, adjectiveun·suc·cu·lent·ly, adverb

Words nearby succulent

succoth, succour, succuba, succubous, succubus, succulent, succumb, succursal, succus, succuss, such
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British Dictionary definitions for succulent

succulent
/ (ˈsʌkjʊlənt) /

adjective

abundant in juices; juicy
(of plants) having thick fleshy leaves or stems
informal stimulating interest, desire, etc

noun

a plant that is able to exist in arid or salty conditions by using water stored in its fleshy tissues

Derived forms of succulent

succulence or succulency, nounsucculently, adverb

Word Origin for succulent

C17: from Latin succulentus, from sūcus juice
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Scientific definitions for succulent

succulent
[ sŭkyə-lənt ]

Any of various plants having fleshy leaves or stems that store water. Cacti and the jade plant are succulents. Succulents are usually adapted to drier environments and display other characteristics that reduce water loss, such as waxy coatings on leaves and stems, fewer stomata than occur on other plants, and stout, rounded stems that minimize surface area.
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