Etymology from Old High German "fleisk". Noun flesh (plural: fleshes) the soft tissue of the body, especially muscle and fat. animal tissue, especially animal tissue used as food. the human body as a physical entity. the skin of a human or animal. the soft, often edible, parts of fruits or vegetables. a yellowish pink colour; the colour of some human skin. Translations Dutch: vlees n (1,2), vel n (4), vruchtvlees n (5), vleeskleur f (6) Danish: kød n (1,2,4); krop c (3); kødfarve c (5) Verb to put flesh on; to fatten. Translations Dutch: vervetten Danish: opfede Related words See Appendix:Colours