'Carnous' definitions:

Definition of 'Carnous'

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]