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fruitarian

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fruit⋅ar⋅i⋅an

[froo-tair-ee-uhn]
–noun
a person whose diet consists chiefly of fruit.

Origin:
1890–95; fruit + -arian, on the model of vegetarian
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fruit·ar·i·an   (frōō-târ'ē-ən)   
n.  One whose diet includes fruits, seeds, and nuts but no vegetables, grains, or animal products.

[Blend of fruit and (veget)arian.]
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Main Entry: fruit·ar·i·an
Pronunciation: frü-'ter-E-&n
Function: noun
: one who lives chiefly on fruit
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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