Meaning of the word drupe in English
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drupe
US /druːp/
UK /druːp/
Noun
1.
a fleshy fruit with a thin skin and a central stone containing the seed, e.g., a plum, cherry, or olive.
Example:
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Cherries are a classic example of a drupe.
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The olive, a common Mediterranean fruit, is also a drupe.
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