drupe Definition
- 1a fruit consisting of an outer fleshy part surrounding a shell of hardened endocarp with a seed inside
- 2a type of fruit that has a hard stone in the middle and a soft juicy part around it
Using drupe: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "drupe" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
Peaches, plums, cherries, and olives are all examples of drupes.
Example
The coconut is a type of drupe that has a fibrous outer layer.
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Summary: drupe in Brief
A 'drupe' [droop] is a type of fruit that has a hard shell surrounding a seed, with a fleshy outer layer. Examples of drupes include peaches, plums, cherries, and olives.
