liha — meaning in English

English meaning

• body noun The complete physical structure of a person or animal.
• flesh noun The soft tissue of a human or animal body, especially muscle and fat, as distinct from bone.
• meat noun The flesh of an animal used as food.

Senses

liha is used for these senses in English:

• body The fleshly or corporeal nature of a human, as opposed to the spirit or soul. [from 13th c.]
• meat (uncountable) Any relatively thick, solid part of a fruit, nut etc. [from 15th c.]

body — full definition

1. noun The complete physical structure of a person or animal.
2. noun A dead human or animal; a corpse.
3. noun The main or central part of something, as distinct from smaller attached parts.
4. noun An organized group of people who share a purpose, such as a company, committee, or governing organization.
5. verb Slang: to defeat someone decisively, or to insult or humiliate them badly.

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.

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