greengrocer

English

Etymology

From green +‎ grocer.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈɡɹinˌɡɹəʊs.ə(ɹ)/
  • Audio (Southern England):(file)

Noun

greengrocer (plural greengrocers)

  1. (chiefly British, Commonwealth, Ireland) A person who sells fresh vegetables and fruit, normally from a relatively small shop.
  2. (chiefly British, Commonwealth, Ireland) A relatively small shop selling fresh vegetables and fruit.
  3. A common green cicada, Cyclochila australasiae, of eastern Australia.

Usage notes

Greengrocer is no longer used in North America and is not likely to be understood by younger generations.

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