fruitarian
Americannoun
noun
adjective
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Etymology
Origin of fruitarian
1890–95; fruit + -arian, on the model of vegetarian
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The same guy who turned me on to being a fruitarian, claims to know breatharians.
From Golf Digest ● Oct. 19, 2016
A consequence is an abundance of regimens — vegan, gluten-free, Paleolithic, fruitarian and many more — each promoted by its adherents as the one true path.
From New York Times ● Jan. 3, 2016
Kutcher, who got ill trying out Jobs’ fruitarian diet, spoke eloquently about how Jobs has influenced his life—and his work.
From Forbes ● Feb. 2, 2013
On the naming of Apple, he said he was "on one of my fruitarian diets."
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 21, 2011
In fact, the veranda and garden beyond would have been paradise to a fruitarian.
From Lady Bridget in the Never-Never Land: a story of Australian life by Mrs. Campbell Praed
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