transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈfrü-gəl ]
adjective
Etymology: Middle French or Latin; Middle French, from Latin frugalis virtuous, frugal, from frug-, frux fruit, value; akin to Latin frui to enjoy
Date: 1590
: characterized by or reflecting economy in the use of resources
Synonyms: see sparing
• fru·gal·i·ty frü-ˈga-lə-tē noun
• fru·gal·ly ˈfrü-gə-lē adverb