drupelet
Pronunciation
  • (RP) IPA: /ˈdɹuːplɪt/, /-lət/
  • (GA) IPA: /ˈdɹuplɪt/, /-lət/
Noun

drupelet (plural drupelets)

  1. (botany) One of the small drupe-like subdivisions which compose the outer layer#Noun|layer of certain fruit#Noun|fruit such as blackberries or raspberries. [from mid 19th c.]
    Synonyms: drupel
    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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