Definition

A small fruit that is part of a larger fruit, like the individual pieces found in raspberries or blackberries.

Example

Each drupelet in the raspberry contributes to its overall sweetness and texture.

Conversation

Have you ever noticed how many drupelets are on a raspberry?

Yeah, it's fascinating! Each little one is like its own tiny fruit.

I wonder if all berries have drupelets like that.

Most of them do, especially blackberries and some types of grapes.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Drupelet** → The word is formed from "drupe" (from Latin *drupa*, meaning a soft fruit with a single seed) and the diminutive suffix "-let" (meaning small). A drupelet refers to a small drupe, typically used to describe the individual segments of aggregate fruits like raspberries or blackberries.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'small soft fruit' — 'drupe' refers to a soft fruit, and '-let' indicates that it is small. This helps you remember that a drupelet is a tiny part of a larger fruit.

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