tomato

Meanings

• noun

  A red, round fruit that is commonly eaten as a vegetable. It originated in South America and is now grown worldwide.

  - "Tomatoes are rich in vitamin C and lycopene, making them a healthy addition to any diet."
  - "The tomato plant is a vine that grows to be about 2-3 feet tall and bears fruit throughout the growing season."

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Pronunciation

1. [tʰə̥ˈmɐːtʰɐʉ]
   
   
   
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2. [tʰə̥ˈmɑːtʰəʊ]
   
   
   
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3. [tʰə̥ˈmeɪɾoʊ]
   
   
   
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Synonyms

love apple , wolf's peach

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with tomato
mato , jato , quato , potato

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Variants

List of all variants of tomato that leads to same result
tomato , tomatoes , tomato fruitworm , tomato fruitworms , tomato hornworm , tomato hornworms , tomato ketchup , beefsteak tomato , beefsteak tomatoes , cherry tomato , cherry tomatos , husk-tomato , husk-tomatoes , plum tomato , plum tomatos , strawberry tomato , strawberry tomatos , tree tomato , tree tomatos

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The word tomato comes from the Nahuatl (Aztec) word tomatl, which means 'swelling fruit'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. Tomatoes are actually fruit, not vegetables.

2. The world's largest tomato weighed over 7 pounds.

3. Tomatoes are a member of the nightshade family, which also includes potatoes, bell peppers, and eggplants.

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Related Concepts

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1. Lycopene: A red pigment and antioxidant found in tomatoes that is believed to have numerous health benefits.

2. Tomato sauce: A sauce made from cooked tomatoes that is used as a base for many Italian dishes.

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Culture

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Tomatoes have been used in various forms of art and literature, such as the novel 'Tom Jones' by Henry Fielding, and are a staple ingredient in Italian cuisine.

How to Memorize "tomato"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a ripe, red tomato sitting on a kitchen counter. Imagine its round shape and juicy texture.

2. associate
   

   - Associate tomatoes with Italian food and pizza, as they are commonly used in these dishes.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Tomatoes Are Red, Round, and Ripe' to remember the basic characteristics of a tomato.

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