Printer Friendly
Dictionary, Encyclopedia and Thesaurus - The Free Dictionary
3,919,784,928 visitors served.
forum Join the Word of the Day Mailing List For webmasters
?
Dictionary/
thesaurus
Medical
dictionary
Legal
dictionary
Financial
dictionary
Acronyms
 
Idioms
Encyclopedia
Wikipedia
encyclopedia
?

strawberries

   Also found in: Medical, Encyclopedia, Wikipedia 0.01 sec.
strawberries
  • strawberry friend - A freeloader, one who visits only when the strawberries are ready for picking.
  • small fruits - Currants, raspberries, strawberries, etc.
  • soft fruit - Fruit that grows on bushes, such as berries, strawberries and currants, as contrasted with top fruit.
  • strawberry - Got its name because the plant "strews" its runners along the ground; its seeds are actually individual fruits and it is termed an aggregate fruit.
Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content.
?Page tools
Printer friendly
Cite / link 		Feedback
Add definition
Mentioned in?  References in classic literature?   Dictionary browser?   Full browser?
 
He had a plate of strawberries on his lap, with a napkin under them to preserve the purity of his white dressing-gown.
No Name by Collins, Wilkie View in context
We are to walk about your gardens, and gather the strawberries ourselves, and sit under trees;and whatever else you may like to provide, it is to be all out of doorsa table spread in the shade, you know.
Emma by Austen, Jane View in context
Trees I would have none in it, but some thickets made only of sweet-briar and honeysuckle, and some wild vine amongst; and the ground set with violets, strawberries, and primroses.
The Essays by Bacon, Sir Francis View in context
 
 
 
Dictionary, Thesaurus, and Translations
?

Terms of Use | Privacy policy | Feedback | Advertise with Us | Copyright © 2012 Farlex, Inc.
Disclaimer
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.