What does "greengrocer" mean?

A person who sells fresh vegetables and fruit, normally from a relatively small shop.

What is a synonym for "greengrocer"?

Common synonyms include: baker, bookdealer, bookseller, butcher, chandler, clothing merchant.

Pronounced //ˈɡɹinˌɡɹəʊs.ə(ɹ)//.

//ˈɡɹinˌɡɹəʊs.ə(ɹ)// noun

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Noun

1
A person who sells fresh vegetables and fruit, normally from a relatively small shop. British, Commonwealth, Ireland
2
a grocer who sells fresh fruits and vegetables wordnet
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A relatively small shop selling fresh vegetables and fruit. British, Commonwealth, Ireland
4
A common green cicada, Cyclochila australasiae, of eastern Australia.

"The greengrocer is very kind to his customers."

From green + grocer.

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