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fruit

[froot] / frut /
NOUN
edible part of vegetative growth developed after flowering
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Fruit flies lacking normal gut microbes displayed much stronger activation of amino acid-seeking brain neurons, suggesting that the microbiome helps regulate nutrient availability and feeding behavior.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2026

Fruit stored at 30°C yellowed rapidly, while mangoes kept at 12°C maintained their color longer because chlorophyll breakdown slowed significantly.

From Science Daily • May 23, 2026

It is called Dump Fruit because that is all there is to it: you just dump everything together.

From Salon • Apr. 13, 2026

The sudden popularity of "Fruit Love Island" has spawned many fake TikTok accounts publishing copycat episodes, while some of the original clips appear to have been removed from the platform.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

He and the Fruit of Islam were dressed in dark suits, white shirts, and bow ties.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey




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