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flesh

noun

ˈflesh

Definition of flesh

as in meat

animal and especially mammal tissue used as food eats no flesh of any kind, only fruits, grains, and vegetables

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Recent Examples of flesh Below’s detour to Little Pot Rock wraps up quickly with little explanation for the erstwhile hag’s seemingly flesh-and-blood existence on the island, but something spooky’s going on with her for sure. — Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026 Smash flesh as desired, then season inside of potatoes with salt. — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Oct. 2026 Cut through the hard shell to reveal what looks like mostly seeds bound by bright pulp the color of mango flesh. — Carolynn Carreño, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026 One brother epitomized the god of wine and the pleasures of the flesh. — Chuck Lorre, Vanity Fair, 7 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for flesh

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meat

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Containers with food preparation with crab meat do not have a date marked.

— NWA Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
Honoring the legend with your meat is the only way to truly pay your respects.

— Sean Joseph OutKick, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026

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