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grape

Definition:

A grape is a small, round, smooth-skinned berry fruit that grows in clusters on vines. The juice of grapes is used in making wine.

  • There are different colors of grapes, such as light green, purple, or red.
  • Individiual grapes can be around one to three centimeters in size.
  • People grow grapes in gardens called vineyards. These normally consist of long rows of vines.
  • Grapes were a very important food during Bible times and having vineyards was a sign of wealth.
  • In order to keep grapes from rotting, people would often dry them. Dried grapes are called "raisins" and they were used to make raisin cakes.
  • Jesus told a parable about a grape vineyard to teach his disciples about God's kingdom.

(See also: other/vine · other/vineyard · other/wine)

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