acerola

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acerola

A child picks a ripe acerola from a small tree.

Definition

Noun: 1. A small, edible fruit: Acerola is a bright red or yellow, cherry-like fruit from a tropical American shrub. It is known for being exceptionally rich in vitamin C. 2. The plant producing this fruit: Acerola is also the name of the tropical American shrub (Malpighia emarginata) that bears this fruit.

Examples of Usage
  • The acerola is often called the Barbados cherry or West Indian cherry.
  • This juice is made from acerola, so it has a very high vitamin C content.
  • The acerola shrub can be grown in warm climates.
Advanced Usage
  • As a modifier: The word can be used attributively to describe products derived from the fruit.
    • acerola powder
    • acerola extract
    • acerola supplement
Variants and Related Words
  • Barbados cherry: A common name for the acerola fruit and plant.
  • West Indian cherry: Another common name for the acerola.
  • Malpighia emarginata: The scientific (botanical) name for the acerola shrub.
Synonyms
  • Cherry (in specific contexts): When referring to its appearance, though it is not a true cherry.
    • It resembles a small, tart cherry.
Related Terms
  • Superfruit: Acerola is often categorized as a superfruit due to its high nutrient density.
  • Ascorbic acid: The scientific name for vitamin C, which acerola is famously rich in.
acerola

A child picks a ripe acerola from a small tree.

Noun
  1. acid red or yellow cherry-like fruit of a tropical American shrub very rich in vitamin C
  2. tropical American shrub bearing edible acid red fruit resembling cherries

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