flesh
The soft tissue of the body, especially muscle and fat.
The skin of a human or animal.
Bare arms, bare legs, bare torso.
Animal tissue regarded as food; meat (but sometimes excluding fish).
The human body as a physical entity.
The mortal body of a human being, contrasted with the spirit or soul.
The evil and corrupting principle working in man.
The soft, often edible, parts of fruits or vegetables.
Tenderness of feeling; gentleness.
Kindred; stock; race.
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing
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