Meaning
The soft part of the body between the skin and the bones.
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Word origin
From Old English flaesc, the soft substance of the body, a word shared across the Germanic languages.
- Origin
- Old English
- Root
- flaesc
Examples
thorn .
Flesh is the soft part under the skin.
peach .
The soft part of a fruit is also called flesh.
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"In the flesh" means in person, not in a photo or on a screen.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 23, lesson 7: flesh, confidence, beloved and 7 more words.