Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

fleshling

Noun
/ˈflɛʃlɪŋ/
Definition
A term often used to refer to a creature made of flesh, typically in a diminutive or derisive way.
Examples
  • As a fleshling, he felt the weight of the world on his shoulders.
  • The ancient text referred to the fleshlings as beings of both strength and vulnerability.
  • In the realm of science fiction, fleshlings often face existential dilemmas.
Meaning
A human being or creature that is characterized by having a physical body made of flesh.
Synonyms
  • Human
  • Mortal
  • Being