drupelet

English

Alternative forms

• drupel
• druplet

Etymology

drupe +‎ -let

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈdɹup.lɪt/, /ˈdɹu.plɪt/, X-SAMPA: /"drup.lEt/, /"dru.plEt/

Noun

drupelet (plural drupelets)

1. One of the small drupe-like subdivisions which compose the outer layer of certain fruits such as raspberries or blackberries.

   It is best to pick the berries while all drupelets are of a consistent, dark red coloration.

   The passengers on the chock-full boat were packed across the deck like drupelets.

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