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succulent

noun [C]
 
 
/ˈsʌk.jʊ.lənt/ specialized

Definition

a plant such as a cactus in which the leaves and stem are thick and can store a lot of water: Succulents often have thick waxy cuticles to minimize water loss.Types of plant
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