English Reference
Noun

succulent

n.
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˈsəkjəɫɪnt/ UK /sˈʌkjʊlənt/ suc·cu·lent UK spelling succulents Botany

n.a plant that has thick, fleshy leaves or stems that store water. These plants usually grow in dry areas and do not need much water to survive.

n.a plant with thick, fleshy leaves or stems that store water, typically adapted to arid environments. Often used to describe specific families of plants like the Crassulaceae or Aizoaceae.


SIMPLE

I bought a small succulent for my desk.

CONTEXTUAL

Many people grow succulents because they are easy to care for and do not require frequent watering.

COMPLEX

The botanical garden features a diverse collection of succulents, showcasing the various ways these plants have evolved to thrive in extreme desert conditions.


Borrowed from French succulent, from Latin succulentus.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

This entry
Origin Latin succulentus
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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