carnose

UK /ˈkɑː(ɹ)nəʊz/ US /ˈkɑː(ɹ)nəʊz/
adj 2

Definitions

adj

1

Carnous, fleshy.

The Muſcle whereby he [the hedgehog] is enabled to draw himſelf thus together, and gather up his whole Body like a Ball, the Pariſian Academiſts deſcribe to be a diſtinct Carnoſe Muſcle, extended from the Oſſa innominata to the Ear and Noſe, running along the Back-bone, without being faſtned thereto.

2

of a fleshy consistency; applied to succulent leaves, stems, etc.

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