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flesh
noun
verb
Alternative names for the body of a human being
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flɛʃ
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noun
Alternative names for the body of a human being
“Leonardo studied the human body”
noun
The soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat
noun
A soft moist part of a fruit
verb
Remove adhering flesh from (hides) when preparing leather manufacture
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Leonardo studied the human body
He has a strong physique
The spirit is willing but the flesh is weak
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