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Carnous

Carnose \Car*nose\, Carnous \Car"*nous\, a. [L. carnosus, fr. caro, carnis, flesh: cf. OF. carneux, F. charneux.]

  1. Of or pertaining to flesh; fleshy.

    A distinct carnose muscle.
    --Ray.

  2. (Bot.) Of a fleshy consistence; -- applied to succulent leaves, stems, etc.

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carnous

a. (context rare or obsolete English) fleshy.