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carneous

adj · noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈkɑː(ɹ)niəs/

1

adj

Meaning 1

Consisting of, or like, flesh; fleshy.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • carneous degeneration

Meaning relationships

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2

adj

Meaning 2

Carneous-colored.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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3

noun

Meaning 3

A pale pink or beige color; peach or flesh-tone.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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History

Etymology

Latin carneus.