tomato
[tʰə̥ˈmɐːtʰɐʉ][tʰə̥ˈmeɪɾoʊ][tʰə̥ˈmɑːtʰəʊ]
noun
- 1
A widely cultivated plant, Solanum lycopersicum, having edible fruit.
- 2
The savory fruit of this plant, red when ripe, treated as a vegetable in horticulture and cooking.
- 3
A shade of red, the colour of a ripe tomato.
- 4
A desirable-looking woman.
“Lookit the legs on that hot tomato!”
- 5
A stupid act or person.
Synonyms
verb
- 1
To pelt with tomatoes
- 2
To add tomatoes to (a dish)
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