You can tear me off a February calendar, pick me sweet and chewy from an oasis palm tree, or invite someone special out for dinner by candlelight. What five-letter word am I?
A date
The word 'date' refers to a calendar day (like February 14th), the sweet fruit of the date palm, and a romantic outing with a partner.
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