Subliquid

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Partly or imperfectly liquid. not-comparable

    "Good dessert pears are generally preferred to apples; they are characterized by a pulp tender and melting, or subliquid, as in the beurrée pears, with a juice of a sugary, aromatic flavor […]"

Example

More examples

"Good dessert pears are generally preferred to apples; they are characterized by a pulp tender and melting, or subliquid, as in the beurrée pears, with a juice of a sugary, aromatic flavor […]"

Etymology

From sub- + liquid.

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