dry fruit (botany)
Botanical term for fruits that naturally dry and split open at maturity, such as nuts, legumes, and follicles. Contrasts with 液果 (fleshy fruit).
See also: 乾果
Bean pods are a type of dry fruit.
Refers to fruit that has been artificially or naturally dried for preservation, such as raisins or dried apricots. In everyday contexts, ドライフルーツ is more common.
Dried fruit is perfect for a snack.
Compound of 乾燥 (dryness, dehydration) and 果 (fruit).