Simple Fruit (Noun)
Meaning
An indehiscent fruit derived from a single ovary having one or many seeds within a fleshy wall or pericarp: e.g. grape; tomato; cranberry.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The berry is a type of simple fruit that is commonly eaten fresh or used in baked goods.
- Simple fruits, such as apples and pears, are often eaten as a healthy snack.
- The botanical definition of a simple fruit is a fruit that develops from a single ovary in a flower.
- Oranges and grapefruits are examples of simple fruits that are commonly consumed as juice.
- Simple fruits, including bananas and avocados, are an important source of nutrition in many parts of the world.