love apple

• Termo arcaico para tomate, surgido da crença de que o tomate era afrodisíaco. A expressão já não é usada na fala 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.

   Tomate

   • 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.