greengrocer
English
Pronunciation
- (UK) IPA(key): /ˈɡɹinˌɡɹəʊs.ə(ɹ)/
Audio (Southern England) (file)
Noun
greengrocer (plural greengrocers)
- (chiefly British, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland) A person who sells fresh vegetables and fruit, normally from a relatively small shop.
- A common green cicada, Cyclochila australasiae, of eastern Australia.
Usage notes
Greengrocer is not used in North America and is not likely to be understood.
Synonyms
- (small shop selling produce): greengrocer's; produce store, produce shop (US)
Derived terms
Translations
person who sells fresh vegetables and fruit
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Further reading
- greengrocer on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
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