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carnation — 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.

Senses

carnation is used for these senses in English:

  • flesh A yellowish pink color; the color of some Caucasian human skin.

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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