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grape

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/ɡreɪp/

small round fruit

Etymology
Etymology Information

'grape' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'grape,' where 'grape' meant 'bunch of grapes.'

Historical Evolution

'grape' changed from the Old French word 'grape' and eventually became the modern English word 'grape'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'bunch of grapes,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'individual fruit.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a small, round, smooth-skinned fruit, typically green or purple, growing in clusters on vines.

She picked a bunch of grapes from the vine.

Synonyms

berry

Noun 2

a dark purplish-red color, similar to the color of some grapes.

The dress was a deep grape color.

Synonyms

purple

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Idioms

sour grapes

Last updated: 2025/02/22 12:36