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Meaning of tomato

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

tomato

Pronunciation:[tʰə̥ˈmɐːtʰɐʉ][tʰə̥ˈmeɪɾoʊ][tʰə̥ˈmɑːtʰəʊ][tʰə̥ˈmeɪɾoʊ]

noun

Definitions

  1. A widely cultivated plant, Solanum lycopersicum, having edible fruit.

  2. The savory fruit of this plant, red when ripe, treated as a vegetable in horticulture and cooking.

    Synonyms:love applewolf's peach
  3. A shade of red, the colour of a ripe tomato.

  4. A desirable-looking woman.

    Example: Lookit the legs on that hot tomato!

verb

Definitions

  1. To pelt with tomatoes

  2. To add tomatoes to (a dish)