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fruit

[froot] / frut /
NOUN
edible part of vegetative growth developed after flowering
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Phosphorus helps transport energy within plant cells and is critical for early root growth and the formation of seeds and fruit.

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026

The gated lot has a chicken coop, a horse corral, an organic garden and fruit trees.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

Since the 2000s, there have been multiple attempts to create an Asian version of the iconic contest, but none of those previous efforts bore fruit.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

To test this, the team fed fruit flies caffeine under different conditions, including varying doses, daytime versus nighttime exposure, and combinations with sleep deprivation.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

There was no dense and mysterious forest nearby, only bright orchards of fruit trees arranged in tidy rows, and the spires of Swanburne’s chapel were visible for miles around.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood