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fleischig

fleshy, meaty

adjective FLY-shikh Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Textures

Also means

pulpy (of fruit)

Usage Note

Fleischig describes something having the texture or abundance of flesh — thick, pulpy fruit, large plump hands, or succulent leaves of a cactus. In the botanical context it describes succulent, water-storing leaves. Neither positive nor negative without additional context.

Examples

"Die fleischigen Tomaten aus dem Garten schmeckten weit besser als die aus dem Supermarkt."

Natural Translation

The fleshy tomatoes from the garden tasted far better than those from the supermarket.

Literal Translation

The fleshy tomatoes from the garden tasted far better than those from the supermarket.

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