adj.
Pronunciation: ' frü-g ə l
Function: 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- ' ga-l ə -t ē \ noun
– fru · gal · ly \ ' frü-g ə -l ē \ adverb