caimito

Thân thiện

A ripe purple caimito hangs from a branch among leaves with dark green tops and shimmering golden undersides.

Definition

Noun 1. A tropical evergreen tree: A tree (Chrysophyllum cainito) native to the West Indies and Central America, known for its distinctive foliage and fruit. 2. The edible fruit of this tree: A round, typically purple-skinned fruit with a star-shaped pattern in cross-section and sweet, translucent pulp.

Examples

• Noun (Tree):
  • The caimito in the botanical garden is over fifty years old.
  • Farmers are encouraged to plant caimito for both fruit and shade.
• Noun (Fruit):
  • She bought three ripe caimitos from the market.
  • The flesh of the caimito is sweet and often eaten with a spoon.

Advanced Usage

• Botanical Context: In scientific or agricultural writing, "caimito" specifically refers to the species , distinguishing it from related star apple varieties.
  • The study focused on the propagation methods of caimito (Chrysophyllum cainito).

Variants and Related Words

• Star Apple: A common English name for the caimito fruit, derived from the star-shaped pattern seen when the fruit is cut crosswise.
• Chrysophyllum cainito: The formal botanical Latin name for the caimito tree.

Synonyms

• Fruit: star apple, golden leaf tree (referring to the foliage).
• Tree: star apple tree.

Related Idioms

Học thuật

Noun

1. evergreen tree of West Indies and Central America having edible purple fruit star-shaped in cross section and dark green leaves with golden silky undersides

Từ đồng nghĩa

• star apple
• Chrysophyllum cainito