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drupe

/druːp/ noun · British & US
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What does drupe mean?

noun

A type of fruit that has a single seed, such as a peach or plum, characterized by a hard stone or pit in the center. A drupe is a fruit that has a fleshy outer layer and a hard, stony inner layer.

Example

"The peach is a type of drupe that is commonly eaten in the summer."

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