dull-fruited
|dull-fru-it-ed|
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/ˌdʌlˈfruːtɪd/
fruit lacking shine or brightness
Etymology
Etymology Information
'dull-fruited' is a compound word formed in English from 'dull' and 'fruited', where 'dull' means 'not bright or shiny' and 'fruited' means 'having fruit'.
Historical Evolution
'dull-fruited' was created in modern English by combining the adjective 'dull' and the participle 'fruited' to describe plants with non-shiny fruit.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it simply described fruit that was not shiny, and this meaning has remained unchanged.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having fruit that is not shiny or bright; lacking gloss or vividness in the fruit.
The plant is easily identified by its dull-fruited appearance.
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Last updated: 2025/07/30 03:05