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frugal

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  1. sparing               
 
fru.gal \'fru:-g*l\ \fru:-'gal-*t-e-\ \'fru:-g*-le-\ aj [MF or L; MF, fr. L 
   frugalis virtuous, frugal, alter. of frugi, fr.] dat. of frug-, frux fruit, 
   value; akin to L frui to enjoy : characterized by or reflecting economy in 
   the expenditure of resources  - fru.gal.i.ty n