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fruitcake
noun fruit·cake \ˈfrüt-ˌkāk\
: a very sweet cake that contains nuts, fruits, and spices
: a foolish, strange, or crazy person
Full Definition of FRUITCAKE
1
: a rich cake containing nuts, dried or candied fruits, and spices
2
: nut 6a
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First Known Use of FRUITCAKE
1848
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fruitcake
noun fruit·cake \ˈfrüt-ˌkāk\
Definition of FRUITCAKE for Kids
: a rich cake containing nuts, dried or candied fruits, and spices
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