I. adjective
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succulent tropical fruit
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The chicken was golden and crispy on the outside and juicy and succulent inside.
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This part of the country is famous for its fine wines and succulent peaches.
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All were eyeless for the crows and ravens pluck the succulent pieces first.
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It can be anything from a rich and succulent casserole to a stir fry recipe with a subtle hint of the Orient.
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One is raised primarily for the purpose of foie gras, the succulent swollen liver of the goose.
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The bright flavor of paprika, in combination with sour cream, is a perfect foil for the succulent meat of rabbit.
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The lettuce, succulent and green.
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There would be a table groaning with smoked ham, with thick succulent slices of cold beef and crusty fresh bread.
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With fingers stained and mouths puckered and purple, our memories of indulgently consuming these succulent fruits are almost sinful.
II. noun
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Another greenhouse has been landscaped to show succulents and cacti in a natural setting.
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The landscaping was sparse, composed of drought-tolerant plants: pyracantha wistaria, and succulents.