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Definition flesh in American English

flesh noun

[uncountable] noun
/fleʃ/
1

the soft part of people's or animals' bodies that consists mostly of muscle and fat

Example

The dog's teeth sank into my flesh.

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adipose connective tissue fat
1.1

a person's skin

Example

I felt the soft flesh of his cheek.

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beauty mark beauty spot birthmark
2

the soft part of a fruit or vegetable that is under the skin

Example

These pears have a sweet, juicy flesh.

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bruising core dextrose cob eye flesh
Example

He often preached against the pleasures of the flesh.

Synonyms and related words
secular irreverent agnostic
4

to die

Definition flesh in American English