Where does “fruit” come from?
Fruit comes from Middle English frute, from Old French fruit, from Latin fructus meaning "produce or harvest," derived from the verb fruor meaning "to enjoy or have the use of," ultimately from Proto-Indo-European bʰruHg-.
fruit (English): In general, a product of plant growth useful to...
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- In general, a product of plant growth useful to...
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