succus

ˈsʌksəs

Definitions

1. noun

a juice or liquid extract, especially one obtained from plants, such as plant sap or juice of fruit

“The succus of the plant was used to make a medicinal syrup.”

2. noun

a juice or liquid contained in the cells of an organism, especially in plants

“The succus of the plant cells was responsible for its bright green color.”

3. noun

a juice or liquid extract, especially one obtained from plants, as a term used in classical or historical contexts

“The ancient Greeks used the succus of plants for medicinal purposes.”

Synonyms

  • extract
  • juice

Antonyms

  • desiccation
  • drought