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drupe

Syllabification: (drupe)
Pronunciation: /dro͞op/

Definition of drupe

noun

Botany
  • a fleshy fruit with thin skin and a central stone containing the seed, e.g., a plum, cherry, almond, or olive.

Derivatives

drupaceous

Pronunciation: /dro͞oˈpāSHəs/

adjective

Origin:

mid 18th century: from Latin drupa 'overripe olive', from Greek druppa 'olive'

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