From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishpineapplepine‧ap‧ple /ˈpaɪnæpəl/ ●●○ noun [countable, uncountable] DFFHBPa large yellow-brown tropical fruit or its sweet juicy yellow flesh pineapple chunks pineapple juice
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pineapple• The children have their own menu to choose from - melon, spaghettibolognese and pineapple glacé would be a typical selection.• My favourite hamburger comes with a ring of fried pineapple.• Lots of oak, flavors of pineapple and mango, and high alcohol were tasters' impressions here.• His mouth was a m61ange of pineapple and some brown goo.• It was a whole lot better than the old pineapple.• The choice of finials ranges from sculptured pineapples and lanterns to simple ball-ends.• Rinse the pineapple and cherries to remove sugary coating and pat dry on kitchen paper.• Add puree to pot along with pineapple, cinnamon, and tamarind.Origin pineapple (1600-1700) pineapple “pinecone” ((14-18 centuries))