drupe
1 synonym for drupe, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A drupe is a fruit with a fleshy outer layer surrounding a single hardened stone that protects the seed inside.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
stone fruit
How to use drupe
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a fleshy drupe
the stone of the drupe
classified as a drupe
a type of drupe
Drupe is a technical botanical term rather than everyday language.
Etymology
Drupe comes from scientific Latin drūpa, meaning a wrinkled olive, which in turn traces back to Ancient Greek.
Full origin of drupe →Frequently asked questions
What is a drupe?
A drupe is a fruit with a fleshy outer part surrounding a hard stone that protects the seed.
Is a drupe the same as a stone fruit?
Yes, drupe and stone fruit are two names for the same kind of fruit structure.
Where does the word drupe come from?
It comes from Latin drūpa, meaning wrinkled olive, which itself derives from Ancient Greek.
