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Carnous   Listen
adjective
Carnous, Carnose  adj.  
1.
Of or pertaining to flesh; fleshy. "A distinct carnose muscle."
2.
(Bot.) Of a fleshy consistence; applied to succulent leaves, stems, etc.





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"Carnous" Quotes from Famous Books



... tell you I came to see your picture, not on Sunday but the day before? I think the face and bearing of the Bucephalus-tamer very noble, his flesh too effeminate or painty. The skin of the female's back kneeling is much more carnous. I had small time to pick out praise or blame, for two lord-like Bucks came in, upon whose strictures my presence seemed to impose restraint: I plebeian'd ...
— The Works of Charles and Mary Lamb (Vol. 6) - Letters 1821-1842 • Charles and Mary Lamb


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