fruiter

American  

[froo-ter] / ˈfru tər /

noun

1. a cargo vessel carrying fruit.

2. a person who grows fruit.

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fruiter British  

/ ˈfruːtə /

noun

1. a fruit grower

2. any tree that bears fruit, esp edible fruit

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Etymology

Origin of fruiter

late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75; see origin at fruit, -er ¹

Example Sentences

The latter is a clean, neutral palette, which results in a crisper, fruiter wine, sans "oakiness."

From Salon • Feb. 10, 2022

Instead it was a powerful fruiter, hailing from New York, and Russ and Mr. Sneed were soon aboard, the Ajax being hoisted to her deck.

From The Moving Picture Girls at Sea or, A Pictured Shipwreck That Became Real by Hope, Laura Lee

But we kept going toward this Anchuria, where the fruiter was bound for.

From Cabbages and Kings by Henry, O.

The horrid tragedy in which he had played such a disastrous part now began, for the first time since he stole on board the fruiter, a wretched fugitive, to lose its sharper outlines.

From Whirligigs by Henry, O.

Just landing from one of the Valhalla's boats was the third mate of that vessel, who was an acquaintance of Simon's, and three sailors from the fruiter.

From Cabbages and Kings by Henry, O.