carnosity Meaning, Definition & Usage

Car*nos"i*ty noun

Etymology

Cf. F. carnosité.

Definitions

1. (Med.) A fleshy excrescence; esp. a small excrescence or fungous growth. Wiseman.
2. Fleshy substance or quality; fleshy covering.

   [Consciences] overgrown with so hard a carnosity. Spelman.

   The olives, indeed be very small there, and bigger than capers; yet commended they are for their carnosity. Holland.