renzev@lemmy.world 10 months ago
Why is this weird? “Apple” used to be the generic word for fruit in many different languages, it wasn’t until recently that it took on the meaning of a specific type of fruit. I don’t think calling potatoes “fruit of the earth” is at all strange. The English equivalent to this is the word “pineapple” – a fruit that looks like a pine cone.
NickKnight@lemmy.world 10 months ago
italian tomatoes have entered the chat and agree with their golden apples.