succulent

Etymology

Borrowed from French succulent, from Latin succulentus.

adj

  1. Juicy or lush.
    Escargots, smoked salmon, fresh seafood, and pasta are all presented in succulent style, and the price is right. 1984 December, Pat Neisser, “Quebec”, in Orange Coast Magazine, volume 10, number 12, page 98
  2. Luscious or delectable.
    "Hotter Than That," written by his wife, Lil Hardin, who had dandy rhythm herself, is scat vocal a la king, as Armstrong trades succulent phrases with guitar whiz Lonnie Johnson before offering a brief but telling solo. 2000, Stereophile - Volume 23, Issues 7-12, page 167
    It could be a verse from God's word that darts straight to the need of your heart with its succulent comfort. 2003, T. D. Jakes, God's Leading Lady
    Not far from me, I noticed a succulent blond. 2005, Michael Kent, The Big Jiggety: Or the Return of the Kind of American, page 44
    Let go of the titles and just be the succulent woman you are each moment changing anew. 2005, Kathleen Scott, A Woman's Toolbox: Practical Tools for Creating a Balanced Life
    It will get a hard-on even if its owner sees a one-breasted woman with no teeth, and squinty eyes, just as long as she holds promise of a nice behind, agreeable thighs — a succulent woman. 2006, Fred Khumalo, Bitches' Brew, page 9
    The peaceful revolution was achieved in the United States following 1820, largely under the guise of succulent phrases and legal technicalities. 2014, Carle C. Zimmerman, Family and Civilization
  3. (botany) Having fleshy leaves or other tissues that store water.

noun

  1. A succulent plant.

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