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fruit

[froot] / frut /
NOUN
edible part of vegetative growth developed after flowering
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Their study, published in Tropical Plants, found that the cooler temperature slows ripening, preserves fruit structure, and activates the mango's natural antioxidant defenses.

From Science Daily • May 23, 2026

Biscuits, chocolate, dried fruit and nuts are among more than 100 products which will see targeted cuts to import charges on food from overseas.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

The fruit of that sacrifice was the historic Voting Rights Act of 1965.

From Slate • May 22, 2026

These unhealthy treats have contributed to modifying a diet usually made up of fruit, vegetables and seeds.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

She filled her dress-cloth with ripe fruit and tied it onto her back like a baby-carrying shawl.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer




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