First Known Use: 1601
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1succulent
adjective suc·cu·lent \-lənt\
: full of juice
of plants : having thick, heavy leaves or stems that store water
Full Definition of SUCCULENT
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: rich in interest
— suc·cu·lent·ly adverb
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Origin of SUCCULENT
Latin suculentus, from sucus juice, sap; perhaps akin to Latin sugere to suck — more at suck
2succulent
noun
: a plant that stores water in its leaves or stems : a succulent plant
Full Definition of SUCCULENT
: a succulent plant (as a cactus or an aloe)
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First Known Use of SUCCULENT
1825
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succulent
adjective suc·cu·lent \ˈsə-kyə-lənt\
Definition of SUCCULENT for Kids
: juicy <succulent fruits>
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