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fruit cup
noun
- an assortment of fruits cut into sections or pieces and served in a cup or a glass as an appetizer or dessert.
fruit cup
noun
- a variety of fruits served in a cup or glass as an appetizer or dessert
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Word History and Origins
Origin of fruit cup1
An Americanism dating back to 1925–30
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Example Sentences
For a menu serve a fruit cup in the parlor before asking the guests to the dining room.
From Project Gutenberg
Generally speaking, oysters on the half shell buried in ice, a cocktail, or a fruit cup constitutes the first course.
From Project Gutenberg
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