punnet

noun

pun·​net ˈpə-nət How to pronounce punnet (audio)
British
: a small basket for fruits or vegetables

Word History

Etymology

origin unknown

First Known Use

circa 1822, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of punnet was circa 1822

Dictionary Entries Near punnet

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“Punnet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/punnet. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.

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