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- pronunciation:
- pIt
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
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part of speech: |
noun |
definition: |
the hard seed at the center of a cherry, peach, avocado, or certain other fruits.
- synonyms:
- stone
- similar words:
- core, kernel, nut, seed
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part of speech: |
verb |
inflections: |
pits, pitting, pitted |
definition: |
to take out the pit of a fruit.
The plums are being pitted for the plum pudding.- similar words:
- core, seed
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