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Fruity

/ˈfruː.ti/
adjectiveCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Having the taste or smell of fruit.

    "The wine has a fruity aroma that hints at ripe berries."
  2. 2

    Characterized by or resembling fruit; sweet and pleasant.

    "The dessert was a fruity delight, bursting with flavors of mango and pineapple."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'fruity' originates from the Middle English term 'fruyt', derived from the Old French 'fruit', which in turn comes from the Latin 'fructus', meaning 'fruit' or 'produce'. Over time, the term evolved to describe not only the literal fruit but also flavors and aromas reminiscent of fruit.

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