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tomato

The correct spelling is tomato.

How to pronounce tomato

[tʰə̥ˈmɐːtʰɐʉ]
noun

IPA: [tʰə̥ˈmɐːtʰɐʉ]

Say it like: Tom-ato

The correct spelling is tomato. A widely cultivated plant, Solanum lycopersicum, having edible fruit. For example: "Lookit the legs on that hot tomato!"

Usage Examples

Lookit the legs on that hot tomato!

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A widely cultivated plant, Solanum lycopersicum, having edible fruit.
  2. 2.The savory fruit of this plant, red when ripe, treated as a vegetable in horticulture and cooking.
  3. 3.A shade of red, the colour of a ripe tomato.
  4. 4.A desirable-looking woman.
  5. 5.A stupid act or person.

verb

  1. 1.To pelt with tomatoes
  2. 2.To add tomatoes to (a dish)

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