Succulent: meaning, definitions and examples

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succulent

 

[ หˆsสŒkjสŠlษ™nt ]

Noun / Adjective
Context #1 | Noun

type of plant

A succulent is a plant with thick, fleshy leaves or stems that store water, allowing it to survive in arid conditions. Succulents are popular for their unique appearance and low maintenance requirements.

Synonyms

aloe, cactus, jade plant

Examples of usage

  • Succulents are often used as decorative houseplants.
  • Some common types of succulents include aloe vera, jade plant, and cactus.
Context #2 | Adjective

describing plants or food

When used to describe plants or food, succulent means juicy, moist, or tender. It is often used to describe delicious dishes or ripe fruits.

Synonyms

juicy, moist, tender

Examples of usage

  • The steak was so succulent and flavorful.
  • The peach was ripe and succulent, bursting with juice.

Translations

Translations of the word "succulent" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น suculento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเคธเคฆเคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช saftig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lezat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะพะบะพะฒะธั‚ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ soczysty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅคš่‚‰ๆค็‰ฉ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท succulent

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ suculento

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sulu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‹ค์œก์‹๋ฌผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุตูŠุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลกลฅavnatรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกลฅavnatรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅคšๆฑ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ soฤen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ safarรญkur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆั‹ั€ั‹ะฝะดั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒ•แƒ”แƒœแƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸirษ™li

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ suculento

Etymology

The word 'succulent' comes from the Latin word 'succulentus', meaning full of juice. The term has been used to describe plants with water-storing abilities since the 17th century. Succulents have become popular for their unique appearance and ability to thrive in dry conditions.

See also: succulence.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,902, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.