{ } a. [ L. carnosus, fr. caro, carnis, flesh: cf. OF. carneux, F. charneux. ] 1. Of or pertaining to flesh; fleshy. [ 1913 Webster ]

A distinct carnose muscle. Ray. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Bot.) Of a fleshy consistence; -- applied to succulent leaves, stems, etc. [ 1913 Webster ]