In heraldry, depicted as fleshy or muscular; having a robust or solid appearance.
From Old French 'charnu,' from Latin 'carnosus' (fleshy, meaty), related to 'carne' (flesh).
Medieval heralds needed specific vocabulary to describe variations in depictions of lions and other animals on shields—'charnu' meant your lion looked especially powerful and substantial!
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