flesh
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B2
/flɛʃ/
soft tissue
Etymology
Etymology Information
'flesh' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'flǣsc', where 'flǣsc' meant 'meat or flesh'.
Historical Evolution
'flǣsc' changed from Old English word 'flǣsc' and eventually became the modern English word 'flesh'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'meat or flesh', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the soft substance consisting of muscle and fat that is found between the skin and bones of an animal or a human.
The lion tore into the flesh of its prey.
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Last updated: 2025/02/07 05:21