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drupes

/druːp/

drupenoun

drupes

/druːp/

Translations

A peach is a type of drupe.

Персик - это вид костянки.

Additional translations

Definitions

A fleshy fruit with thin skin and a central stone containing the seed, such as a plum, cherry, almond, or olive.

The peach is a classic example of a drupe, with its juicy flesh surrounding a hard pit.

Synonyms

stone fruit

pit fruit

fleshy fruit

drupeadjective

Definitions

Relating to, consisting of, or characteristic of a drupe.

The drupe endocarp hardens as the fruit matures.