is sugar plum a fruit

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The term "sugar plum" can refer to a few different things, but it is not typically used to describe an actual fruit. In a botanical sense, sugar plums are often associated with a type of small, sweet stone fruit, particularly from the European plum species. However, in a more common context, "sugar plum" is often used to refer to a confection or candy, particularly around the holiday season. The term became popular in literature through works like "The Nutcracker" by E.T.A. Hoffmann, where it refers to a sweet treat rather than a specific type of fruit.

ohh ok what fruit starts with s then

Here are several fruits that start with the letter "S":

  1. Strawberry
  2. Soursop
  3. Starfruit (also known as carambola)
  4. Sapodilla
  5. Salak (also known as snake fruit)
  6. Sharon fruit (also known as persimmon)
  7. Star apple

If you would like more information about any of these fruits, feel free to ask!

so sugarplum isnt a fruit right

Correct, "sugar plum" is typically not considered a specific fruit. While it can refer to a type of small sweet fruit (related to certain plums), it is more commonly recognized as a confection or candy, especially in cultural references like "The Nutcracker." So, in general usage, sugar plum is not classified as a distinct fruit.