kiwifruit
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Definition of kiwifruit
: the edible fruit of a Chinese gooseberry having a fuzzy brown skin and slightly acidic typically green flesh
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Such was the objective in pruning hardy kiwifruits planted as ornamentals at old estates. — The Editors Of Organic Life, Good Housekeeping, "How To Grow Your Own Kiwis In Your Backyard," 6 Feb. 2018 Foods high in vitamin C include bell peppers, kiwifruit, broccoli, strawberries and Brussels sprouts. — Joe, The Seattle Times, "Using banana peel to remove warts," 4 Feb. 2018 Recent studies have shown that eating the skin of kiwifruit triples the fiber intake and preserves the vitamin C content. — Alexandra Tunell, Marie Claire, "5 Things You're Doing Wrong With Food," 6 Nov. 2014These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'kiwifruit.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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kiwifruit
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English Language Learners Definition of kiwifruit
: a small fruit that has green flesh, black seeds, and brown, hairy skin
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Kids Definition of kiwifruit
: the fruit of a Chinese vine having a fuzzy brown skin and slightly tart green flesh
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