Definition

Noun: A tropical American tree that produces fruit with soft, sweet, edible flesh. The term refers to several species within the genus Annona.

Examples

• The custard apple tree in our garden finally bore fruit this year.
• They planted a custard apple tree for its shade and delicious fruit.
• The fruit from the custard apple tree is often used to make desserts and smoothies.

Advanced Usage

• Botanical context: In botanical or agricultural texts, "custard apple tree" specifically denotes trees of the genus , such as (the custard apple) or (the sugar apple).
  • The study focused on the pollination habits of the custard apple tree.

Variants and Related Words

• Custard apple (n): The fruit produced by the custard apple tree. It has a creamy, sweet pulp.
  • She bought a ripe custard apple from the market.
• Annona (n): The genus name for a group of flowering plants that includes the custard apple tree.
  • Several Annona species are cultivated for their edible fruit.

Synonyms

• Sugar apple tree (specifically for ).
• Bullock's-heart tree (specifically for ).

Related Phrases

• Custard apple cultivation: The practice of growing these trees.
  • He is an expert in custard apple cultivation.
• Custard apple orchard: A plantation of custard apple trees.
  • We visited a large custard apple orchard in the region.

Noun

1. any of several tropical American trees bearing fruit with soft edible pulp