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drupes

/druːps/

Meanings
noun
A stone fruit.

Examples :

"My favorite summer snack is a bowl of drupes, like peaches and plums. "
fruit

Related Words

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stone noun

/stɐʉn/ /stəʊn/ /stoʊn/

A hard earthen substance that can form large rocks.

"The old stone wall around the park was very tall. "

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summer noun

/ˈsʌmə(ɹ)/ /ˈsʌmɚ/

One of four seasons, traditionally the second, marked by the longest and typically hottest days of the year due to the inclination of the Earth and thermal lag. Typically regarded as being from June 21 to September 22 or 23 in parts of the USA, the months of June, July and August in the United Kingdom and the months of December, January and February in the Southern Hemisphere.

"the heat of summer"

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and noun

/ænd/ /ənd/ /ən/

In rhythm, the second half of a divided beat.

"The drummer emphasized the ands in the song, making the rhythm very clear. "

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of preposition

/ɔv/ /ɒv/ /ə/ /ʌv/

Expressing distance or motion.

"The school is located five miles of the town center. "

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bowl noun

/bəʊɫ/ /boʊɫ/

A roughly hemispherical container used to hold, mix or present food, such as salad, fruit or soup, or other items.

"My mother used a large bowl to serve the salad at dinner. "

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plums noun

/plʌmz/

The fruit and its tree.

"My grandfather has a plum tree in his backyard, and the plums are ripe for picking. "

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favorite noun

/ˈfeɪv.ɹɪt/

A person or thing who enjoys special regard or favour.

"My favorite book is the one about space exploration. "

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fruit noun

/fɹuːt/ /fɹut/

(often in the plural) In general, a product of plant growth useful to man or animals.

"The fruit from the farmer's market was delicious and healthy. "

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like noun

/laɪk/

(usually in the plural) Something that a person likes (prefers).

"Tell me your likes and dislikes."

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peaches noun

/ˈpiːtʃɪz/

A tree (Prunus persica), native to China and now widely cultivated throughout temperate regions, having pink flowers and edible fruit.

"My grandmother makes delicious pies with the peaches she grows in her backyard. "

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snack noun

/snæk/

A light meal.

"After school, I had a snack of fruit and yogurt. "

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my interjection

/mi/

Used to express surprise, shock or amazement.

"My, what big teeth you have!"