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