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tomato-phile en · NOUN
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(alt-of, alternative) Alternative form of tomatophile.
For many avid tomato-philes, this is the only time to enjoy the fresh fruit.
1994 August 24, Marjorie Rice, “Tomatoes: Finally, it’s time for the big payoff”, in San Francisco Examiner, 130th year, number 63, page 1:Dad planted tomatoes, too. And the mark of a real tomato-phile was knowing, unequivocably, which was the best variety to plant.
1986 July 6, “Ode to tomatoes of summer”, in The State, 95th year, number 187, Columbia, S.C., page 1-E:Black Kow composted manure is a tomato-phile favorite.
2010 October 9, Barbara Marshall, “It’s The Perfect Time To Plant Tomatoes”, in The Palm Beach Post, volume 41, number 15, page 3F:Tomato-philes anticipate 17th annual tasting event
2007 August 2, Joe Gyurian, “Master Gardener”, in Courier News, page E-1:Tomato-philes should set aside Saturday, Sept. 10 when there will Tomato and Salsa Tasting at Glenwild Garden Center in Bloomingdale.
2011 September 7, Matt Fagan, “Tomato festival set for Saturday morn”, in Suburban Trends, page A2:Reuss got involved in this because he wants a decent tomato. He is supported both by fellow tomato-philes and those with a less altruistic motive.
1979 July 2, “Congressional Tomato War”, in Santa Cruz Sentinel, 124th year, number 154, Santa Cruz, Calif., page 27:Mark is a passionate tomato-phile who finds joy in big plums for marinara sauce, and beefsteaks for salads and sandwiches.
2006 October 8, Irene Virag, “Tomatoes a bunch of lemons”, in Newsday, volume 67, number 36, page G16:
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