Join FunTrivia for Free: Hourly trivia games, quizzes, community, and more!
Fun Trivia
Ask FunTrivia: Questions and Answers
Answers to 100,000 Fascinating Questions
Welcome to FunTrivia's Question & Answer forum!

Search All Questions


Please cite any factual claims with citation links or references from authoritative sources. Editors continuously recheck submissions and claims.

Archived Questions

Goto Qn #


Why is a tomato called a 'love apple'?

Question #56514. Asked by francodr.
Last updated Dec 20 2016.
Originally posted Oct 11 2016 9:30 AM.

avatar
sam388 star
Answer has 2 votes
sam388 star
12 year member
110 replies avatar

Answer has 2 votes.
The term 'love apple' for tomato is probably derived from the French pomme d'amour. It is because the tomato was believed to have aphrodisiac properties.

link http://fruitguys.com/almanac/2011/09/06/the-love-apple
link http://www.thefreedictionary.com/love+apples


Response last updated by gtho4 on Dec 20 2016.
Oct 11 2016, 11:51 PM
free email trivia FREE! Get a new mixed Fun Trivia quiz each day in your email. It's a fun way to start your day!


arrow Your Email Address:

Sign in or Create Free User ID to participate in the discussion