Plum

usgb/plʌm/
noun

A type of fruit that is round and has a smooth, dark red or purple skin, sweet flesh, and a single hard seed in the middle.

She's eating a ripe plum.
Visual representation of "plum" - A type of fruit that is round and has a smooth, dark red or purple skin, sweet flesh, and a single hard seed in the middle

Often appears as...

  • ripe plum
  • sweet plum
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Fruit Anatomy

Understand that 'plum' refers to the whole fruit, including skin, flesh, and seed.

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The plum's skin can be easily peeled off.
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Variety Awareness

Plums can vary in color and size, so don't expect all to be dark red or purple.

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Yellow plums are just as tasty.
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Culinary Uses

Besides eating fresh, plums are used in cooking, like in sauces or desserts.

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She added plums to the sauce for sweetness.
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