carneous
Carneous is an English adjective meaning fleshlike or of flesh, often describing texture or composition that is soft, thick, and succulent. The term derives from Latin carneus, from caro, carnis, meaning flesh, and entered English through Old French influence.
In common usage, carneous characterizes tissue or material that resembles flesh in consistency. It is used
In anatomical or historical medical writing, carneous can appear to convey a fleshlike quality of tissues.
Etymology notes: carneous comes from Latin carneus, itself from caro, carnis (flesh). Related terms include carne,
See also: flesh, fleshy, meaty, botanical flesh types, plant tissue terminology.