plum

Meanings

• A round fruit that is usually purple, but can also be red, yellow, or even black.

  - "The plum tree in my backyard is laden with juicy purple plums."
  - "Despite its purplish hue, the plum is actually a stone fruit, and its pit contains a seed that can be planted to grow a new plum tree."

• A deep blue or dark purple color, like that of a ripe plum.

  - "The artist used bold strokes of deep blue and dark purple paint to create the dramatic and evocative image of a stormy night, with rain pouring down in torrents and lightning flashing across the dark and turbulent sky."
  - "The interior designer used rich and luxurious fabrics in deep blue and dark purple hues to create an opulent and sophisticated ambiance in the grand and impressive living room of the stately and majestic mansion."

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Pronunciation

1. /plʌm/
   
   
   
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2. /plʌm/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

ume , plum tree , plumtree

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with plum
prum , rum , sum

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Homophones

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1. plome
   

2. ploom
   

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Variants

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plum , plumlike , plums , Plum , plum pudding , plum puddings , plum tomato , plum tomatos , beach plum , beach plums , Japanese plum , Japanese plums

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Forms

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plum tree, plum branch, plum leaf, plum flower, plum fruit, plum seed

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Etymology

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The word 'plum' comes from the Old English word 'plume', which meant 'round fruit'. The Old English word 'plume' is also the origin of the English word 'plume', which means 'feather' or 'a cluster of flowers'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Stone fruit: Plums are a type of stone fruit, which means that they have a hard pit or stone in the center of the fruit. Other common stone fruits include peaches, apricots, cherries, nectarines, and almonds.

2. Prune: Prunes are dried plums, and they are commonly used as a natural laxative due to their high fiber content. Prunes can be eaten fresh, or they can be used in various recipes, such as baking, cooking, or making preserves, jams, or chutneys.

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Culture

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Plums have been cultivated and consumed for thousands of years, and they have played an important role in various cultures around the world. In China, plums have been cultivated for over 2,000 years, and they are considered to be one of the most important fruits in Chinese culture. In Japan, plums have been cultivated for over 1,000 years, and they are considered to be one of the most important fruits in Japanese culture. In Europe, plums have been cultivated for over 2,000 years, and they have played an important role in various European cultures. In the United States, plums have been cultivated for over 300 years, and they have become an important fruit in American culture.

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