greengrocer

== English == === Etymology === From green +‎ grocer. === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /ˈɡɹinˌɡɹəʊs.ə(ɹ)/ === Noun === greengrocer (plural greengrocers) (chiefly British, Commonwealth, Ireland) A person who sells fresh vegetables and fruit, normally from a relatively small shop. (chiefly British, Commonwealth, Ireland) A relatively small shop selling fresh vegetables and fruit. A common green cicada, Cyclochila australasiae, of eastern Australia. ==== Usage notes ==== Greengrocer is no longer used in North America and is not likely to be understood by younger generations. ==== Synonyms ==== (small shop selling produce): greengrocer's; produce store, produce shop (US) ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== ==== Further reading ==== greengrocer on Wikipedia.Wikipedia