n. [ Cf. F. carnosité. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

1. (Med.) A fleshy excrescence; esp. a small excrescence or fungous growth. Wiseman. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Fleshy substance or quality; fleshy covering. [ 1913 Webster ]

[ Consciences ] overgrown with so hard a carnosity. Spelman. [ 1913 Webster ]

The olives, indeed be very small there, and bigger than capers; yet commended they are for their carnosity. Holland. [ 1913 Webster ]