succulent

Universal Words adjective, noun adjective 1 (approving) (of fruit, vegetables and meat) containing a lot of juice and tasting good: a succulent pear / steak 2 (technical) (of plants) having leaves and stems that are thick and contain a lot of water succulence noun [U] noun (technical) any plant with leaves and stems that are thick and contain a lot of water, for example a CACTUS