softfruits

2. Fruits that bruise easily and need careful handling when packed.

The softfruits were placed on top of the box so they would not get crushed.

3. In botany, fruits with a soft pericarp rather than a hard shell.

Botanists group softfruits separately from nuts and drupes.

4. A category of dessert toppings made from mashed soft fruit.

The bakery sells softfruits in jars for spreading on toast.

5. A playful term for gentle, sweet-natured people.

Grandpa calls his grandchildren his little softfruits.