fleshier; fleshiest
1
fleshiness
noun
Examples of fleshy in a Sentence
the fleshy part of the thigh
the fleshy texture of the melon
a plant with fleshy leaves
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It’s usually identified by its white, fleshy taproot with reddish spots that resemble a parsnip, along with hollow stems marked by small purple blotches, according to the N.C. State Extension.
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Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2025
Also called Eastern hemlock, the species is hardy in Zones 3-7.
05 of 07
Sweet Gum
Sweet gum (Liquidambar styraciflua) features a deep taproot and fleshy roots that can be slow to reestablish after planting.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Mar. 2025
Wild steelhead can be identified by their intact adipose fin – the small, fleshy fin located on the fish’s back.
—Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 19 May 2025
Ginkgo grows 50-80 feet tall, although smaller cultivars are available, and is hardy in Zones 3-8 and sometimes Zone 9.
03 of 07
Magnolia
Magnolia (Magnolia spp.) has fleshy roots that are sparse and sometimes deep, and trees will drop a lot of interior leaves from shock if transplanted.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Mar. 2025
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Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2025
Also called Eastern hemlock, the species is hardy in Zones 3-7.
05 of 07
Sweet Gum
Sweet gum (Liquidambar styraciflua) features a deep taproot and fleshy roots that can be slow to reestablish after planting.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Mar. 2025
Wild steelhead can be identified by their intact adipose fin – the small, fleshy fin located on the fish’s back.
—Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 19 May 2025
Ginkgo grows 50-80 feet tall, although smaller cultivars are available, and is hardy in Zones 3-8 and sometimes Zone 9.
03 of 07
Magnolia
Magnolia (Magnolia spp.) has fleshy roots that are sparse and sometimes deep, and trees will drop a lot of interior leaves from shock if transplanted.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fleshy
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“Fleshy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fleshy. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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fleshy
adjective
fleshier; fleshiest
1
a
: resembling or consisting of flesh
b
: plump entry 5, fat
2
: having or being soft juicy tissue : pulpy
fleshy fruits
fleshiness
noun
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