Forefruit
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Forefruit is a noun meaning Fruit or produce that ripens before other fruits; a firstfruit.
Meaning
Fruit or produce that ripens before other fruits; a firstfruit.
Example Sentences
It is just as important as a humus producer as it is as a nitrogen gatherer, and it is one of the deepest rooted legumes, which makes it especially valuable as a forefruit to beets and potatoes.
Word Forms
- forefruits
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include afterfruit, primitia, firstling, primeur, forecrop, foremath.
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