grapes

Noun

grape (countable and uncountable, plural grapes)

1. (countable) A small, round, smooth-skinned edible fruit, usually purple, red, or green, that grows in bunches on female vines of most species of genus Vitis and the self-fertile plants of species Vitis vinifera.
   • Grapes give us whole-fruit snacks, grape juice, raisins, wine, and more.
2. Any woody vine of genus Vitis that bears clusters of grapes; a grapevine.
   • wild grape covering the back slope
3. (countable) Any of various fruits or plants with varying resemblances to those of genus Vitis but belonging to other genera, not necessarily edible.
   • sea grape; tail grape
4. A dark purplish-red colour, the colour of many grapes.
   • For those seeking purply tones, the paint colors available include mauve, magenta, and grape.
5. A mangy tumour on a horse's leg.
6. (US, slang) A purple-shirted technician responsible for refueling aircraft.
   • I was horrified to see three grapes standing by the aircraft with the hose still connected.1998, Approach, volume 43, number 10, page 10

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