Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fruitlet
noun
/ˈfruːt.lɪt/
Definition
A small fruit, often one that forms part of a larger aggregate fruit.
Examples
- Some berries consist of many fruitlets that come together to form the whole fruit.
- The raspberry is made up of many small fruitlets, each containing a seed.
- When you bite into a blackberry, you can feel the individual fruitlets bursting with flavor.
Meaning
Fruitlets are the tiny individual fruits produced by certain plants, particularly those that bear aggregate or multiple fruits.
Synonyms
- Druplet
- Aggregate fruit
- Berry
