Main Entry:

¹pulp

Pronunciation:

\ˈpəlp\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

Middle English pulpe, from Latin pulpa flesh, pulp

Date:

14th century

1 a (1): the soft, succulent part of a fruit usually composed of mesocarp (2): stem pith when soft and spongy b: a soft mass of vegetable matter (as of apples) from which most of the water has been extracted by pressure c: the soft sensitive tissue that fills the central cavity of a tooth — see tooth illustration d: a material prepared by chemical or mechanical means from various materials (as wood or rags) for use in making paper and cellulose products2: pulverized ore mixed with water3 a: pulpy condition or character b: something in such a condition or having such a character4: a magazine or book printed on cheap paper (as newsprint) and often dealing with sensational material ; also : sensational or tabloid writing —often used attributively <pulp fiction>

— pulp·i·ness \ˈpəl-pē-nəs\ noun

— pulpy \ˈpəl-pē\ adjective