peau — 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.
- hide verb To put something, or oneself, somewhere out of sight or hard to find.
- 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
peau is used for these senses in English:
- flesh The skin of a human or animal.
- hide (countable) The skin of an animal.
- pelt The skin of an animal with the hair or wool on; either a raw or undressed hide, or a skin preserved with the hair or wool on it (sometimes worn as a garment with minimal modification).
- pelt (chiefly, Ireland, humorous, informal) Human skin, especially when bare; also, a person's hair.
flesh — full definition
- noun The soft tissue of a human or animal body, especially muscle and fat, as distinct from bone.
- noun The physical body itself, especially when contrasted with the mind or spirit.
- noun The soft, edible part of a fruit or vegetable, beneath the skin.
- verb To flesh out: to add detail and substance to something, such as an idea or a plan.
hide — full definition
- verb To put something, or oneself, somewhere out of sight or hard to find.
- noun The skin of an animal, especially when used for leather.
- noun (mainly British) A covered shelter used for watching wildlife without disturbing it.