Car*nose (?), Car"*nous (?), a. [L. carnosus, fr. caro, carnis, flesh: cf. OF. carneux, F. charneux.]
1.
Of a 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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