drupelet

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

One of the small drupe-like subdivisions which compose the outer layer of certain fruit such as blackberries or raspberries.

/ˈdɹuːplɪt/ /-lət/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-drupelet.wav /ˈdɹuplɪt/

drupelet drupelets druplet

From drupe (“stone fruit”) + -let (diminutive suffix). Compare Late Latin drupella (“small ripe olive”).

drupel

drupaceous drupe drupel drupelike

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