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fruit

fruit

 
 
pronunciation:
frut
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part of speech: noun
inflections: fruit, fruits
definition: the part of a plant that has seeds and flesh, such as apple or strawberry. Most fruits are sweet and can be eaten raw.
 
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Fruit comes from a Latin word that means "to have the use of" and "enjoy."
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