first fruits
The term "first fruits" originates from ancient practices where the initial harvest was offered to deities or used symbolically in various contexts.
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Definition
B2Agriculture
(historical, religious)The initial yield or produce of a harvest, often given as an offering or tribute.
Example
- Farmers would bring their first fruits to the temple as a sign of gratitude.
B2General
(common)The earliest results or products of an effort, project, or endeavor.
Example
- The first fruits of their research were promising.
C1Christian Theology
(religious)The first converts or believers in a community, seen as a token of future blessings.
Example
- The missionaries considered the new believers as the first fruits of their work.
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