pineapple

IPA: pˈaɪnæpʌɫ

noun

  • A tropical plant, Ananas comosus, native to South America, having thirty or more long, spined and pointed leaves surrounding a thick stem.
  • The ovoid fruit of the pineapple plant, which has very sweet white or yellow flesh, a tough, spiky shell and a tough, fibrous core.
  • (uncountable) The flesh of a pineapple fruit used as a food item.
  • (slang) An Australian fifty dollar note.
  • A web burrfish (Chilomycterus antillarum, syn. Chilomycterus geometricus)
  • A light yellow colour, like that of pineapple flesh (also called pineapple yellow).
  • (obsolete or dialectal) A pinecone; the cone of the fir.
  • A decorative carving of a pineapple fruit used as a symbol of hospitality.
  • (slang) A hand grenade. (From the similarity to the shape of a pineapple fruit.)
  • A hairstyle consisting of a ponytail worn on top of the head, imitating the leaves of a pineapple.
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Examples of "pineapple" in Sentences

  • The pineapple is baked in the cheesecake, not on the top.
  • However, I'm still sticking with my "warm pineapple is gross" opinion.
  • I guess besides strawberries, pineapple is the second most favorite flavor in the world.
  • Even though you can use apples, berries and other fruits easily, pineapple is a classic because it develops a rich, caramel flavor as it bakes.
  • Canned pineapple works fine (sure fresh would be better, but if you are making this at the last minute like I did, canned pineapple is excellent).
  • I totally agree though that Leo should have gotten at least on oscar by now. theotherbluth on Aug 20, 2008 nah, it looks pretty lame doesn't really seem funny. and i dont think pitt can top james franco's role in pineapple express with this movie. franco was really good in pineapple express. and idk, this movie doesnt seem much funnier than it. gus on Sep 3, 2008

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