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punnet
WORDNET DICTIONARY
Noun punnet has 1 sense
CIDE DICTIONARY
punnet, n. [Cf. Ir. buinne a shoot, branch.].
A broad, shallow basket, for displaying fruit or flowers. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
punnet, n. Brit. a small light basket or container for fruit or vegetables.
Etymology
19th c.: perh. dimin. of dial. pun POUND(1)
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