greengrocer

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A person who sells fresh vegetables and fruit, normally from a relatively small shop.
  2. A relatively small shop selling fresh vegetables and fruit.
  3. A common green cicada, Cyclochila australasiae, of eastern Australia.

Pronunciation

/ˈɡɹinˌɡɹəʊs.ə(ɹ)/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-greengrocer.wav

Word forms

greengrocer greengrocers

Etymology

From green + grocer.

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