Definition

A small fruit that is part of a larger fruit, like the individual pieces of a blackberry.

Example

Each drupelet of the blackberry is sweet and juicy.

Conversation

Did you know that a blackberry is made up of tiny drupelets?

Really? I always thought they were just one fruit.

Yeah, each drupelet has its own little seed inside.

That's fascinating! I’ll never look at blackberries the same way again.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'drupel' originates from the Latin 'drupa', meaning a soft, fleshy fruit with a single stone or pit. It refers specifically to a type of fruit that has a hard seed inside a fleshy outer layer.

Memory Tip

Think of the Latin word 'drupa' for a soft fruit with a pit — this helps you remember that 'drupel' refers to a similar type of fruit.

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