Persian · Food & Drink

میوه

mive

Fruit

Beginnernoun

Definition

Fruit — offered to every guest from a heaping bowl.

Example

بفرمایید میوه بخورید.

Please have some fruit.

Etymology

'میوه' (mive) stems from the Middle Persian term 'maywa', which reflects the historical emphasis on fruits as vital dietary components in ancient Persian culture.

How & Where It’s Used

'میوه' is prevalent in both spoken and written contexts, casually used in family discussions about food. It is essential in celebrations and social gatherings.

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