"greengrocing" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From greengrocer, as though it were constructed from a verb and -er. See -ing. Etymology templates: {{m|en|greengrocer}} greengrocer, {{m|en|-er}} -er, {{m|en|-ing}} -ing Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} greengrocing (uncountable)
  1. (humorous, nonce word) Greengrocery, the trade of selling fruit and vegetables. Tags: humorous, nonce-word, uncountable
    Sense id: en-greengrocing-en-noun-MgOmKpKP Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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