2. Verb. (third-person singular of fruit) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Fruits
1. fruit [v] - See also: fruit
Lexicographical Neighbors of Fruits
Literary usage of Fruits
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Biennial Report by Oregon Board of Horticulture (1905)
"Strictly speaking, cereals and nuts are fruits as well as apples and peaches,
also melons and tomatoes, but for the present purposes only those fruits ..."
2. Report by New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station Botanical Dept (1908)
"The flavor was pronounced fine by all who have tasted the fruits. ... (6) "The
eggplant was quite productive, with fruits very uniform in size and shape. ..."
3. Biennial Report by California Dept. of Agriculture, California State Commission of Horticulture (1901)
"Reciprocity Tariff on Citrus fruits.—The following resolution was presented ...
Under the Dingley Tariff Bill, the duty on citrus fruits was for the first ..."
4. The Practical Works by David Clarkson (1865)
"9 ; such fruits as the Spirit of grace helps us to bring forth, by sanctifying
the heart, ... The fruits of the flesh, the fruits of our own spirit, ..."
5. Annual Report by Illinois Farmers' Institute (1899)
"The subject under discussion today is, "Does it pay farmers to raise what fruits
they may want for their use.'' It would hardly seem necessary at this time, ..."
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