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Fruit is a popular food item in many cultures. It is often sweet and juicy with unique flavors that are distinct to the region they come from.
The word “fruit” comes from the Latin word fructus, derived from the Latin frui, which means “to enjoy.”
There are countless types of fruits, but some fruit names may be more familiar than others. Here’s our guide to fruit names around the world!
Fruit Names in Alphabetical Order
Starting with A
Acai
Acerola
Apple
Apricots
Avocado
Starting with B
Banana
Bilberry
Blackberries
Blackcurrant
Blueberries
Breadfruit
Bramble
Starting with C
Cantaloupe
Carambola (starfruit)
Cherimoya (custard apple)
Cherries
Clementine
Coconut
Cranberries
Starting with D
Durian
Starting with E
Egg fruit
Elderberries
Elephant Fruit
Starting with F
Feijoa
Figs
Starting with G
Gooseberries
Grapefruit
Grapes
Guava
Starting with H
Honeydew Melon
Huckleberry
Starting with J
Jackfruit
Java plum
Jujube
Starting with K
Kiwi
Kumquat
Starting with L
Lemon
Lime
Longan
Loquat
Lychee
Starting with M
Mandarin
Mango
Mangosteen
Melon
Mulberries
Starting with N
Nectarine
Noni
Starting with O
Orange
Starting with P
Papaya (papaw)
Passion Fruit
Peach
Pear
Persimmon
Pitaya (dragonfruit)
Pineapple
Pitanga
Plantain
Plums
Pomegranate
Prickly pear
Prunes
Pummelo
Starting with Q
Quandong
Quince (chokeberry)
Starting with R
Rambutan
Raspberries
Rhubarb
Rose Apple
Starting with S
Sapodilla
Sapote (mamey)
Soursop
Starfruit (carambola)
Strawberries
Sugar Apple
Starting with T
Tamarillo
Tamarind
Tangerine
Tomatillo
Starting with W
Watermelon
Starting with Y
Yuzu
Other Fruits to Consider
These are considered as fruit but sometimes referred to as vegetables:
Bell Pepper
Chile Pepper
Corn Kernel
Cucumber
Eggplant
Jalapeno
Olives
Pea
Pumpkin
Squash
Tomato
Zucchini
Fruit Names for Kids
Are fruit names proper nouns?
Fruit names are not proper nouns; they are common nouns. For example, the fruit “apple” is a common noun.
Are fruit names capitalized?
Fruit names are not capitalized because they are common nouns if they are made into a name in children’s books, like “Annie Apple,” then you might see it capitalized.
How do you teach fruit names to kids?
Draw some fruit and allow them to complete a matching exercise, where they have to match the fruit to the name. You could also take them grocery shopping and have them find the fruit. You can use flashcards to teach them the names.
What are some rare fruits?
Some rare fruits include achacha, ambarella, dragon fruit, cherimoya, durian, jackfruit, and mangosteen.
What are some of the most popular fruits?
Some of the most common and commercially available fruits around the world include apples, bananas, strawberries, grapes and watermelons.
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In Conclusion
I hope you enjoyed this fruit names list and fruit charts in English!
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Useful Links
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