“Droop” or “Drupe”

Overview

droop / drupe are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

droop: (verb) hang loosely or laxly.

drupe: (noun) fleshy indehiscent fruit with a single seed: e.g. almond; peach; plum; cherry; elderberry; olive; jujube.

Pronunciation

droop: d·r·UW·p

drupe: d·r·UW·p

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Examples in Context

Examples of “droop”

…can be styled to either droop or curve behind their ears.
…largest remainder method with the Droop quota to allocate any surplus.
…and the words "music to droop your drawers to".

Examples of “drupe”

…fruit is a rounded red drupe up to 14 millimeters wide.
The fruit is a black drupe which is about 6 mm

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