FRUGAL


Meaning of FRUGAL in English

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

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