fruit
|fruit|
/fruːt/
edible plant product
Etymology
'fruit' originates from Old French 'fruict', which in turn comes from Latin 'fructus', meaning 'enjoyment, proceeds, or profit'.
'fructus' transformed into the Old French word 'fruict', and eventually became the modern English word 'fruit'.
Initially, it meant 'enjoyment or profit', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the edible product of a plant'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the sweet and fleshy product of a tree or other plant that contains seed and can be eaten as food.
Apples, bananas, and oranges are all types of fruit.
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Noun 2
the result or reward of work or activity.
The fruits of their labor were evident in the successful project.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35