tutti-frutti
Americannoun
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a preserve of chopped mixed fruits, often with brandy syrup.
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a confection, especially ice cream, flavored with a variety of fruits, usually candied and minced.
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a synthetic flavoring combining the flavors of a variety of fruits.
tutti-frutti chewing gum.
noun
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an ice cream or a confection containing small pieces of candied or fresh fruits
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a preserve of chopped mixed fruits, often with brandy syrup
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a flavour like that of many fruits combined
adjective
Etymology
Origin of tutti-frutti
1875–80, < Italian: literally, all the fruits
Example Sentences
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"Is it the spino comeandgetus," says I, "or has Miss Tuttifrutti sent back your Christmas card?"
From Torchy by Brehm, George
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