Lesson 8: Names of Fruits Details
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Lesson 8: Names of Fruits - Mask Toggle

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Word Meaning Example Sentence Synonyms Antonyms Collocations
#403
🍎
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Apple
/ˈæp.əl/
noun
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a round fruit with red, green, or yellow skin and white flesh
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I eat an apple every day for breakfast.

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apple tree, apple juice, green apple, red apple, apple pie
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#404
🐉🍉
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Pitaya / Dragon fruit
/pɪˈtaɪə/
noun
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a tropical fruit with bright pink or red skin and white flesh speckled with black seeds
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The pitaya has a mild, sweet flavor and a unique appearance.

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dragon fruit
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dragon fruit, tropical fruit, exotic fruit, pitaya bowl
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#405
🍐
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Pear
/per/
noun
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a sweet juicy fruit with a rounded shape that is wider at the bottom than the top
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She enjoyed a fresh pear from the orchard.

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fresh pear, ripe pear, pear tree, pear juice
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#406
🍏
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Sour wood apple
/ˈsaʊər wʊd ˈæp.əl/
noun
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a tropical fruit with hard shell and tangy flesh; elephant apple
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The sour wood apple has a unique taste that many people enjoy.

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elephant apple, wood apple
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sweet fruit
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ripe wood apple, fresh wood apple, wood apple juice
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#407
🍈
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Guava
/ˈɡwɑːvə/
noun
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a tropical fruit with sweet pink or white flesh and small seeds
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I love eating fresh guava from the tree in our garden.

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tropical fruit
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fresh guava, guava juice, ripe guava, guava tree
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#408
🥝
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Kiwi
/ˈkiː.wi/
noun
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a small brown fruit with green flesh and black seeds; a flightless bird from New Zealand
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I love eating fresh kiwi for breakfast.

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kiwi fruit, Chinese gooseberry
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fresh kiwi, kiwi fruit, ripe kiwi, kiwi slices
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#409
🟣
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Black plum
/blæk plʌm/
noun
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a dark purple or black colored edible fruit with sweet and sour taste
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I picked some fresh black plums from the tree in our backyard.

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jamun, java plum
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fresh black plum, ripe black plum, black plum tree
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#410
🌰
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Walnut
/ˈwɔːl.nʌt/
noun
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an edible nut with a hard shell and a wrinkled appearance
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I love to eat walnuts with honey for breakfast.

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tree nut
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walnut tree, walnut oil, black walnut, English walnut
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#411
🍎
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Bell apple
/bel ˈæp.əl/
noun
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a tropical fruit with a crisp texture and sweet taste, scientifically known as Syzygium malaccense
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The bell apple tree produces beautiful red fruits that are popular in tropical regions.

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mountain apple, Malay apple, rose apple
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bell apple tree, fresh bell apple, sweet bell apple
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#412
🌰
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Water Chestnut
/ˈwɔː.tər ˈtʃes.nʌt/
noun
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aquatic plant with edible white crisp tubers
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Water chestnuts add a nice crunch to stir-fry dishes.

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Chinese water chestnut
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water chestnut flour, sliced water chestnuts, fresh water chestnuts
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#413
🍉
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Watermelon
/ˈwɔː.tər.mel.ən/
noun
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a large round fruit with a hard green skin and sweet red flesh with black seeds
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I bought a fresh watermelon from the market for the summer picnic.

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fresh watermelon, sweet watermelon, watermelon juice, watermelon slice
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#414
🧡
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Apricot
/ˈeɪ.prɪ.kɒt/
noun
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a small orange-colored fruit with a soft skin and sweet flesh
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The apricot tree produces sweet fruit in summer.

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stone fruit
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dried apricot, fresh apricot, apricot jam, apricot tree
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#415
🍋
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Lemon
/ˈlem.ən/
noun
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a yellow citrus fruit with acidic juice
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She squeezed a lemon into her tea.

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citrus, citron
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lemon juice, fresh lemon, lemon peel, lemon zest
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#416
🍊
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Orange
/ˈɔːr.ɪndʒ/
noun
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a round citrus fruit with orange skin and juicy flesh
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The orange is rich in vitamin C.

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orange juice, orange peel, orange tree, fresh orange, sweet orange
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#417
🍇
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Grapes
/ɡreɪps/
noun
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small round fruits that grow in clusters on vines; used to make wine
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She bought a bunch of grapes from the market.

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vine fruit
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bunch of grapes, grape juice, wine grapes, sour grapes
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#418
🔴
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Litchi
/ˈlaɪtʃi/
noun
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a small oval pink-red tropical fruit with white translucent flesh and sweet taste
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The litchi has a rough pink shell that you peel to eat the sweet white fruit inside.

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lychee, leechee
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fresh litchi, peeled litchi, litchi juice, litchi tree
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#419
🥭
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Pomegranate
/ˈpɒm.ɪˌɡræn.ɪt/
noun
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a round fruit with thick red skin containing many small red seeds with juice
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The pomegranate seeds were sweet and refreshing.

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pomegranate seeds, pomegranate juice, fresh pomegranate, pomegranate tree
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#420
🍇
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Raisin
/ˈreɪ.zən/
noun
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dried grape
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She added raisins to the oatmeal cookies for extra sweetness.

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dried grape, sultana, currant
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fresh grape
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raisin bread, golden raisins, raisin cookies
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#421
🍊
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Shaddock
/ˈʃæd.ək/
noun
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a large citrus fruit similar to grapefruit; pomelo
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The shaddock is the largest citrus fruit in the world.

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pomelo, grapefruit
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shaddock fruit, shaddock tree, fresh shaddock
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#422
🍅
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Sharon fruit
/ˈʃær.ən fruːt/
noun
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a sweet orange persimmon fruit that can be eaten when firm
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The Sharon fruit is sweet and can be eaten like an apple.

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persimmon, kaki fruit
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fresh Sharon fruit, ripe Sharon fruit, Sharon fruit salad
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#423
🍒
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Cherry
/ˈtʃer.i/
noun
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a small round red or black fruit with a hard seed inside
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She picked fresh cherries from the tree in her garden.

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sweet cherry, sour cherry, cherry pie, cherry blossom
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#424
🍇
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Burmese grape / Baccaurea
/bɜː.miːz ɡreɪp/
noun
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a small round tropical fruit with sweet and sour taste, scientifically known as Baccaurea ramiflora
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Burmese grapes are small yellow fruits that grow in clusters and are enjoyed fresh or in preserves.

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rambai, leteku
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fresh Burmese grape, ripe Burmese grape, Burmese grape tree
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#425
🍯
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Tamarind
/ˈtæm.ər.ɪnd/
noun
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a brown tropical fruit with a tangy, sour taste used in cooking and beverages
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Tamarind is commonly used in Asian and Middle Eastern cuisines for its sour flavor.

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tamarind fruit, Indian date
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tamarind paste, tamarind water, sour tamarind, tamarind candy
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#426
🫐
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Black berry
/blæk ˈber.i/
noun
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a small dark purple or black fruit that grows on bushes
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We picked fresh blackberries from the garden for our pie.

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brambleberry, dewberry
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white berry, light fruit
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fresh blackberry, blackberry pie, wild blackberry
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#427
🌹🫐
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Rose berry
/roʊz ˈber.i/
noun
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a type of berry with rose-like characteristics or flavor
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The rose berry has a delicate floral taste that reminds me of roses.

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floral berry, aromatic berry
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sour berry, bitter fruit
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sweet rose berry, fragrant rose berry, rose berry jam
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#428
🤎
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Sapota / Chikoo
/səˈpoʊ.tə/ / /tʃɪˈkuː/
noun
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a brown oval tropical fruit with sweet pulpy flesh and black seeds
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The ripe sapota was incredibly sweet and soft.

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chikoo, sapodilla
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ripe sapota, sweet chikoo, sapota tree, fresh sapodilla
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#429
🍓
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Strawberry
/ˈstrɔːbəri/
noun
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a small red heart-shaped fruit with tiny seeds on the surface and sweet taste
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I love eating fresh strawberries with cream during summer.

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garden strawberry
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fresh strawberry, ripe strawberry, strawberry jam, strawberry ice cream
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#430
🌴
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Palm
/pɑːm/
noun
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a tropical tree with fan-shaped leaves; fruit of the palm tree
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The palm tree produces sweet fruit that we enjoy eating.

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palm fruit, palm tree
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palm tree, palm fruit, date palm, coconut palm
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#431
🥭
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Mango
/ˈmæŋ.ɡoʊ/
noun
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a tropical fruit with yellow-orange skin and sweet juicy flesh
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The mango is known as the king of fruits.

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ripe mango, mango juice, mango tree, sweet mango, fresh mango
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#432
🍊
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Malta
/ˈmɔːl.tə/
noun
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a sweet citrus fruit similar to orange, also known as blood orange or sweet orange
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Malta is a popular citrus fruit in Bangladesh known for its sweet taste and high vitamin C content.

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sweet orange, blood orange
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fresh malta, malta juice, ripe malta
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#433
🟢
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Lime
/laɪm/
noun
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a small green citrus fruit with acidic juice
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Add a slice of lime to your drink.

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key lime, Persian lime
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lime juice, lime wedge, fresh lime, lime zest
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#434
🥑
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Avocado
/ˌæv.əˈkɑː.doʊ/
noun
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a green pear-shaped fruit with creamy flesh and high fat content, often used in healthy diets
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Avocado is rich in healthy fats and is popular in salads and toast.

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alligator pear, butter fruit
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avocado toast, guacamole, avocado oil, ripe avocado
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#435
🥥
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Betel-nut
/ˈbiː.təl nʌt/
noun
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seed of the areca palm tree, often chewed as a stimulant
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Betel-nut is commonly chewed in many South Asian countries.

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areca nut, supari
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betel-nut chewing, betel-nut palm, fresh betel-nut
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#436
🥥
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Coconut
/ˈkoʊkənʌt/
noun
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a large brown seed with hard shell containing white flesh and coconut water
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We drank coconut water directly from the coconut.

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tropical nut
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coconut water, coconut oil, fresh coconut, coconut milk
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#437
🫐
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Dates
/deɪts/
noun
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sweet brown oval fruits that grow on date palm trees
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Dates are commonly eaten during Ramadan to break the fast.

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fresh dates, dried dates, date palm, stuffed dates
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#438
🥥
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Green Coconut
/ɡriːn ˈkəʊ.kə.nʌt/
noun
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a young coconut with green outer shell containing refreshing coconut water
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We drank fresh water from a green coconut on the beach.

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young coconut, tender coconut
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mature coconut
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coconut water, fresh coconut, coconut palm
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#439
🌰
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Almond
/ˈɑː.mənd/
noun
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edible seed of the almond tree
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Almonds are a healthy snack rich in protein and good fats.

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almond nut
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almond milk, roasted almonds, almond oil, almond flour
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#440
🍈
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Cantaloupe / Musk Melon
/ˈkæn.tə.loʊp/ / /mʌsk ˈmel.ən/
noun
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a type of melon with orange flesh and sweet taste
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The cantaloupe was perfectly ripe and sweet.

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muskmelon, rockmelon, sweet melon
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ripe cantaloupe, fresh cantaloupe, cantaloupe slices, sweet cantaloupe
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#441
🍎
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Custard Apple
/ˈkʌstərd ˈæpəl/
noun
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a tropical fruit with sweet creamy white flesh and black seeds
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The custard apple has a sweet and creamy texture.

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sugar apple, sweetsop
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ripe custard apple, sweet custard apple, custard apple tree
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#442
🔴
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Rambutan
/ræmˈbuːtən/
noun
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a tropical fruit with red spiky skin and white translucent sweet flesh similar to litchi
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The rambutan looks scary with its hairy skin but tastes very sweet inside.

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hairy litchi
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fresh rambutan, peeled rambutan, rambutan tree, tropical rambutan
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#443
🍎
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Elephant Apple
/ˈel.ɪ.fənt ˈæp.əl/
noun
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a tropical fruit with a hard shell and acidic flesh
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Elephant apple is used to make delicious jams and pickles.

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wood apple, monkey fruit
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elephant apple tree, elephant apple fruit, elephant apple jam
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#444
🍇
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Fig
/fɪɡ/
noun
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a soft sweet fruit that is purple or green on the outside and has many small seeds
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The fig tree in our backyard produces delicious fruits every summer.

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fresh fig, dried fig, fig tree, fig jam
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#445
🍍
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Pine Apple
/ˈpaɪn.æp.əl/
noun
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a large tropical fruit with a tough skin and sweet yellow flesh
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The pineapple has a crown of spiky leaves on top.

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fresh pineapple, pineapple juice, pineapple chunks, sweet pineapple, ripe pineapple
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#446
🍑
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Peach
/piːtʃ/
noun
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a soft round fruit with fuzzy skin, sweet flesh, and a large pit in the center
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The peach was perfectly ripe and juicy when I bit into it.

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peach fruit
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ripe peach, fresh peach, peach pie, fuzzy peach
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#447
🫐
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Longan
/ˈlɔːŋ.ɡən/
noun
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a small round tropical fruit with translucent white flesh and sweet taste, related to lychee
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Longan fruits are often eaten fresh or dried and are popular in Asian desserts.

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dragon eye fruit, euphoria fruit
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fresh longan, dried longan, longan tree
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#448
🫐
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Karonda
/kəˈrɒn.də/
noun
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a small dark purple berry-like fruit that is sour and used in pickles
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Karonda is often used to make pickles and preserves.

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natal plum, carissa
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karonda pickle, karonda fruit, sour karonda
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#449
🍇
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Plum
/plʌm/
noun
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a small round fruit with smooth red or purple skin, sweet flesh, and a single large seed
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The purple plum was juicy and delicious.

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ripe plum, purple plum, plum tree, dried plum
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#450
🥜
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Cashew Nut
/ˈkæʃ.uː nʌt/
noun
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a kidney-shaped nut with a creamy texture and mild flavor
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Cashew nuts are often used in cooking and as a healthy snack.

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cashew, tree nut
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roasted cashew nuts, cashew butter, raw cashews, salted cashews
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#451
🍎
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Wood Apple
/wʊd ˈæp.əl/
noun
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a hard-shelled tropical fruit with aromatic pulp used in beverages and medicine
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The wood apple has a hard shell but sweet pulp inside.

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bael fruit, elephant apple
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wood apple juice, fresh wood apple, wood apple pulp
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#452
🍌
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Banana
/bəˈnæn.ə/
noun
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a long curved fruit with yellow skin and soft sweet flesh
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Bananas are a good source of potassium.

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ripe banana, banana peel, banana tree, fresh banana, sweet banana
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#453
🫐
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Blueberry
/ˈbluː.ber.i/
noun
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a small round blue fruit that grows on bushes
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She picked fresh blueberries for the pie.

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huckleberry, bilberry
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fresh blueberries, blueberry pie, wild blueberries, blueberry muffin
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#454
🍋
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Sweetlime
/swiːt.laɪm/
noun
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a citrus fruit that is sweeter and less acidic than regular lime
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The sweetlime juice was refreshing on a hot day.

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sweet lime, mosambi
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sour lime
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sweetlime juice, fresh sweetlime, sweetlime tree, ripe sweetlime
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#455
🫒
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Olive
/ˈɑː.lɪv/
noun
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a small oval fruit with a hard pit, typically green or black, used for eating or making oil
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Olive oil is considered one of the healthiest cooking oils available.

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olive fruit
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olive oil, green olive, black olive, olive tree
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#456
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Star Fruits
/stɑːr fruːts/
noun
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yellow tropical fruits that form a star shape when sliced crosswise; tangy and crisp taste
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When you slice star fruits, they look like beautiful yellow stars on your plate.

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carambola
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sliced star fruit, fresh star fruit, star fruit juice, star fruit salad
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#457
🥭
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Jackfruit
/ˈdʒækˌfruːt/
noun
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a large tropical fruit with a spiky exterior and sweet flesh inside
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The jackfruit is the largest tree fruit in the world.

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jak fruit
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ripe jackfruit, jackfruit tree, jackfruit curry
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#458
🟡
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Hog plum
/hɔːɡ plʌm/
noun
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tropical fruit with yellow skin and sour taste
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Hog plums are often used to make pickles and chutneys.

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ambarella, golden apple
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hog plum pickle, fresh hog plum, hog plum chutney
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#459
🧡
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Papaya
/pəˈpaɪə/
noun
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a large orange tropical fruit with sweet orange flesh and black seeds
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Papaya is rich in vitamins and very good for health.

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pawpaw, tropical fruit
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ripe papaya, fresh papaya, papaya juice, green papaya
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Durian
/ˈdʊr.i.ən/
noun
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a large spiky tropical fruit known for its strong smell and creamy custard-like flesh
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Durian is known as the king of fruits in Southeast Asia despite its pungent odor.

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king of fruits
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durian fruit, fresh durian, durian smell
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Gooseberry
/ˈɡuːs.ber.i/
noun
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a small round green or red berry that grows on a thorny bush
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Gooseberries are rich in vitamin C and make excellent jams.

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fresh gooseberry, gooseberry jam, gooseberry bush, green gooseberry
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