Drupelet

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈdɹup.lɪt/, /ˈdɹu.plɪt/

Alternative forms

• drupel
• druplet

Origin

drupe + -let

Full definition of drupelet

Noun

1. One of the small drupe-like subdivisions which compose the outer layer of certain fruits such as raspberries or blackberries.It is best to pick the berries while all drupelets are of a consistent, dark red coloration.''The passengers on the chock-full boat were packed across the deck like drupelets.