About The Word Carnosity
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Carnosity
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What's The Definition Of Carnosity?Synonyms | Synonyms for Carnosity: Related Terms | Find terms related to Carnosity: See Also | Carnosity In Webster's Dictionary \Car*nos"i*ty\, n. [Cf. F. carnosit['e].]
1. (Med.) A fleshy excrescence; esp. a small excrescence or
fungous growth. --Wiseman.
2. Fleshy substance or quality; fleshy covering.
[Consciences] overgrown with so hard a carnosity.
--Spelman.
The olives, indeed be very small there, and bigger
than capers; yet commended they are for their
carnosity. --Holland.
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