I. Lit., the fleshy portion of animal bodies, solid flesh: “spiritus non inter nervos et pulpas, sed in visceribus,” Sen. Q. N. 6, 24, 1; Cato, R. R. 83: “pulpam voras,” Mart. 3, 77, 6; cf. App. M. 2, p. 117, 30: “pulpa est caro sine pinguedine,” Isid. Orig. 11, 1.—
II. Transf.
A. (Cf. Gr. σάρξ, of sensuality.) Scelerata, i. e. corrupt human nature, Pers. 2, 62; cf. Aus. Ep. 4, 95.—
C. The fleshy part, pulp of fruit, Scrib. Larg. 74; Pall. 4, 10 fin.—
D. The pith of wood, Plin. 16, 38, 73, § 184.