Meaning
bunch, cluster
- a cluster of grapes on a single stalk
- a cluster or grouping of items resembling a bunch of grapes
In a sentence
Ha colto un bel grappolo d'uva matura dalla vigna.
She picked a fine bunch of ripe grapes from the vineyard.
I pomodori a grappolo sono perfetti per questa insalata.
Vine tomatoes are perfect for this salad.
C'erano grappoli di case aggrappati lungo il crinale.
There were clusters of houses clinging along the ridge.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| grappolo | masculine · singular |
| grappoli | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Almost always evokes grapes ('grappolo d'uva'); for bananas use 'casco', for flowers use 'mazzo'.
- Also used in modern agriculture/culinary terms like 'pomodori a grappolo' (vine tomatoes).