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iho — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • flesh noun The soft tissue of a human or animal body, especially muscle and fat, as distinct from bone.
  • pelt noun The skin of an animal, especially with the fur or hair still attached.
  • skin noun The outer protective layer of the body of any animal, including of a human.

Senses

iho is used for these senses in English:

  • cutaneous (anatomy, zoology) Of, relating to, existing on, or affecting the exterior skin, especially the cutis.
  • flesh The skin of a human or animal.
  • pelt (chiefly, Ireland, humorous, informal) Human skin, especially when bare; also, a person's hair.
  • skin (uncountable) The outer protective layer of the body of any animal, including of a human.
  • skin (uncountable) The outer protective layer of the fruit of a plant.
  • skin (countable) The skin and fur of an individual animal used by humans for clothing, upholstery, etc.
  • skin (countable) A congealed layer on the surface of a liquid.

flesh — full definition

  1. noun The soft tissue of a human or animal body, especially muscle and fat, as distinct from bone.
  2. noun The physical body itself, especially when contrasted with the mind or spirit.
  3. noun The soft, edible part of a fruit or vegetable, beneath the skin.
  4. verb To flesh out: to add detail and substance to something, such as an idea or a plan.

pelt — full definition

  1. noun The skin of an animal, especially with the fur or hair still attached.
  2. verb To throw a series of things at someone or something, or (of rain) to fall heavily.

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