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frugal definition

fru·gal (fro̵̅o̅′gəl)

adjective

  1. not wasteful; not spending freely or unnecessarily; thrifty; economical
  2. not costly or luxurious; inexpensive or meager a frugal meal

Etymology: L frugalis < frugi, fit for food, hence proper, worthy, frugal, orig. dat. of frux (gen. frugis), fruits, produce: for IE base see fruit

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Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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