'Carnose' definitions:
Definition of 'Carnose'
From: GCIDE
- Carnose \Car*nose\, Carnous \Car"*nous\, a. [L. carnosus, fr. caro, carnis, flesh: cf. OF. carneux, F. charneux.]
- 1. Of or pertaining to flesh; fleshy. [1913 Webster]
- A distinct carnose muscle. --Ray. [1913 Webster]
- 2. (Bot.) Of a fleshy consistence; -- applied to succulent leaves, stems, etc. [1913 Webster]