ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Greengrocer

Definition & Meaning

Pronunciation /ˈɡɹinˌɡɹəʊs.ə(ɹ)/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Greengrocer is a noun meaning A common green cicada, Cyclochila australasiae, of eastern Australia.

Meaning

A common green cicada, Cyclochila australasiae, of eastern Australia.

More Meanings

  1. (chiefly British, Commonwealth, Ireland) A person who sells fresh vegetables and fruit, normally from a relatively small shop.
  2. (chiefly British, Commonwealth, Ireland) A relatively small shop selling fresh vegetables and fruit.

Word Forms

Synonyms for greengrocer

Depending on context, synonyms include greengrocer's.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include grocer, fruiterer, foodmonger, fruitgrower, fruitmonger, haggler.

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