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love apple

/lʌv ˈæp.əl/

Traducción: Término anticuado para el tomate, originado de la creencia de que los tomates eran afrodisíacos. La frase ya no se usa en el habla cotidiana.

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/lʌv ˈæp.əl/informalculinaryobsoleto
  • esTérmino anticuado para el tomate, originado de la creencia de que los tomates eran afrodisíacos. La frase ya no se usa en el habla cotidiana.

An archaic term for a tomato, originating from the belief that tomatoes were an aphrodisiac. The phrase is no longer in common use.

  1. C1formal

    An old-fashioned or poetic term for a tomato, originally believed to have aphrodisiac properties.

    estomate (término poético o anticuado)

    • In the 16th century, the love apple was considered exotic and romantic.
    • She grew love apples in her garden for their vibrant red color.
    • The love apple was once thought to be poisonous but later became a staple in cooking.