viande — meaning in English

English meaning

• 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

viande is used for these senses in English:

• flesh Animal tissue regarded as food; meat (but sometimes excluding fish).
• meat (colloquial) The best or most substantial part of something. [from 16th c.]

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.

meat — full definition

1. noun The flesh of an animal used as food.
2. noun The most important or substantial part of something, such as an argument or discussion.

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