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punnet::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | handbasket, basket |
Examples of punnet
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At one point we were being paid less per punnet than it cost to put a lid on it.
From the guardian.co.uk
A half-eaten punnet of cherry tomatoes on a desk is a strange vegetable still life.
From the smh.com.au
LettuceLet a couple go to seed and you'll never have to buy another punnet.
From the nzherald.co.nz
If you're the impatient type, just buy a punnet of seedlings from your garden centre.
From the dailymercury.com.au
Easier still, place the punnet in a clear plastic freezer bag and seal it.
From the smh.com.au
A jam jar or a deep punnet is also good as they won't touch the cuttings.
From the guardian.co.uk
So we make an unscheduled stop to pick a punnet of my favourite fruit.
From the au.news.yahoo.com
Conversely, did you know there are only 63 calories in an entire punnet of strawberries?
From the hepburnadvocate.com.au
Take a punnet of fresh ripe plums, halve and stone them and lay them out on a baking tray.
From the guardian.co.uk
- A small light basket used as a measure for fruits
- A Punnet is a term used in Britain, Australia and New Zealand for a basket used for displaying and collecting fruits or flowers. Farmers' markets sometimes sell fruits and berries in plastic punnets. Decorative punnets are often made of felt and seen in flower and craft arrangements.
- A small basket or receptacle for collecting and selling fruit, particularly strawberries
- A small light basket or container for fruit or vegetables: e.g., In season, one can buy a punnet of strawberries for a reasonable price.
- N. 1. A little basket in which fruit such as strawberries, raspberries, etc. is sold. Fruit is sold in the U.K. by weight (e.g. per pound) rather than by volume (e.g. per pint).
