Main Entry: fru·gal

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 \frü-ˈga-lə-tē\ noun

— fru·gal·ly \ˈfrü-gə-lē\ adverb