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frugal

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Main Entry:
fru·gal Listen to the pronunciation of frugal
Pronunciation:
\ˈfrü-gəl\
Function:
adjective
Etymology:
Middle French or Latin; Middle French, from Latin frugalis virtuous, frugal, from frug-, frux fruit, value; akin to Latin frui to enjoy
Date:
1590
: characterized by or reflecting economy in the use of resources
synonyms see sparing
— fru·gal·i·ty Listen to the pronunciation of frugality \frü-ˈga-lə-tē\ noun
— fru·gal·ly Listen to the pronunciation of frugally \ˈfrü-gə-lē\ adverb
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