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succulentsuc‧cu‧lent1 /ˈsʌkjələnt/ adjective succulentOrigin: 1600-1700 Latin suculentus, from sucus ‘juice’ - succulent tropical fruit
- The chicken was golden and crispy on the outside and juicy and succulent inside.
- This part of the country is famous for its fine wines and succulent peaches.
- All were eyeless for the crows and ravens pluck the succulent pieces first.
- It can be anything from a rich and succulent casserole to a stir fry recipe with a subtle hint of the Orient.
- One is raised primarily for the purpose of foie gras, the succulent swollen liver of the goose.
- The bright flavor of paprika, in combination with sour cream, is a perfect foil for the succulent meat of rabbit.
- The lettuce, succulent and green.
- There would be a table groaning with smoked ham, with thick succulent slices of cold beef and crusty fresh bread.
- With fingers stained and mouths puckered and purple, our memories of indulgently consuming these succulent fruits are almost sinful.
► delicious something that is delicious tastes very good, and you enjoy eating or drinking it: · The apple pie is delicious with vanilla ice cream. ► tasty informal food that is tasty has a strong taste that you like: · She makes a really tasty dish with chicken and rice. ► succulent written succulent food contains a lot of juice and tastes good – used especially about fruit, vegetables, or meat: · succulent melons· a succulent steak ► appetizing (also appetising British English) food that looks or smells appetizing makes you feel that you want to eat it: · The soup didn’t look very appetizing but it tasted delicious. ► mouth-watering food that is mouth-watering smells or looks delicious, especially in a way that persuades you to buy or eat it: · The waiter came round with a tray of mouth-watering cream cakes. ► flavourful (also flavorful American English) having a strong pleasant taste – used especially in written descriptions: · a flavourful red wine ► yummy/scrumptious informal tasting very good – used about food, not about drinks: · Her homemade brownies are really yummy.· a scrumptious meal delicious and full of juice► juicy juicy food contains a lot of juice and tastes good - use this especially about meat or fruit: · I like my steaks to be tender, juicy, and full of flavour.· As a starter, we had delicious juicy tomatoes stuffed with rice. ► succulent written succulent food contains a lot of juice and tastes good - use this especially about meat, fish, fruit, or vegetables: · This part of the country is famous for its fine wines and succulent peaches.· The chicken was golden and crispy on the outside and juicy and succulent inside. juicy and good to eat: a succulent steak—succulence noun [uncountable] |