vlezig

fleshy

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈvleːzəx/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Dutch: vleesich

In summary

From Middle Dutch vleesich, alongside vleyschich. Equivalent to vlees + -ig. The pronunciation with /z/ is analogical, but appears to be quite early. The expected form would be *vlesig (obsolete vleeschig).

Concepts

fleshy

corpulent

heavyset

meaty

obese

plump

pulpy

stout

beefy

carnous

fat

Synonyms

dik

corpulent

gezet

mollig

Translations

moelleux

carnoso

polposo

carnoso

mofletudo

carrilludo

fleischig

cachetudo

carnós

υπέρβαρος

trop gros

trop lourd

au-dessus du poids réglementaire

viandeux

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