"land of fruits and nuts" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: In reference both to the agricultural bounty of the state, and to the suggested character of its people, fruit being slang for a gay or effeminate man, and nut for a crazy person. Etymology templates: {{m|en|fruit}} fruit, {{m|en|nut}} nut Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} land of fruits and nuts
  1. (US, derogatory, slang) The U.S. state of California. Tags: US, derogatory, slang Categories (place): California, USA, State nicknames of the United States
    Sense id: en-land_of_fruits_and_nuts-en-name-GTnP6e2f Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header

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          "ref": "1970 August 30, Terry Galanoy, “Ted Liss-talent polisher”, in Chicago Tribune, page 42",
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          "ref": "1998, Achy Obejas, We Came All the Way from Cuba So You Could Dress Like This?",
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