Carnose \Car*nose\, Carnous \Car"*nous\, a. [L. carnosus, fr. caro, carnis, flesh: cf. OF. carneux, F. charneux.] 1. Of or pertaining to flesh; fleshy. A distinct carnose muscle. --Ray. 2. (Bot.) Of a fleshy consistence; -- applied to succulent leaves, stems, etc.