Definition

Noun 1. A type of fruit: A large, heart-shaped tropical fruit with a green, leathery, scaly skin and very soft, sweet, creamy white pulp. It is related to the custard apple and soursop.

Usage

• The word "cherimolla" is used as a countable noun to refer to the fruit itself.
• It is often used in culinary contexts to describe the fruit's flavor, texture, or use in recipes.

Examples

• "The cherimolla is prized for its delicious, custard-like flesh."
• "We bought two ripe cherimollas at the market."
• "The flavor of a cherimolla is often compared to a blend of banana, pineapple, and strawberry."

Advanced Usage

• The term is sometimes used in botanical or horticultural writing to discuss the cultivation of the tree.

Variants and Related Words

• Cherimoya: This is a more common alternate spelling and pronunciation for the same fruit.
• Custard apple: A common name for fruits in the genus, which includes the cherimolla.
• Annona cherimola: The formal botanical name for the cherimolla tree.

Synonyms

• Cherimoya
• Custard apple (Note: This is a broader category; not all custard apples are cherimollas, but a cherimolla is a type of custard apple.)

Noun

1. large tropical fruit with leathery skin and soft pulp; related to custard apples