forefruit

English

Etymology

From fore- +‎ fruit.

Noun

forefruit (plural forefruits)

  1. Fruit or produce that ripens before other fruits; a firstfruit
    • 1908, Annual American Report - Volumes 1-4 - Page 19, Prague: Wohanka & co:
      It is just as important as a humus producer as it is as a nitrogen gatherer, and it is one of the deepest rooted legumes, which makes it especially valuable as a forefruit to beets and potatoes.
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