eggfruit

Thân thiện

A ripe eggfruit sits on a wooden kitchen counter.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A type of fruit: "Eggfruit" refers to the ovoid, orange-yellow, sweet, and mealy-textured fruit native to regions like Florida and the West Indies. It is named for its egg-like shape and color.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:

Advanced Usage

• As a botanical term: In botanical or horticultural contexts, "eggfruit" specifically denotes the fruit of certain tropical trees.

Variants and Related Words

• Canistel: (n) Another common name for the same fruit ().

Synonyms

• Yellow sapote: A synonym referring to the same fruit.
• Tiesa: A regional name used in some areas for the eggfruit.

Related Phrases

• Eggfruit tree: (n phrase) The tree that bears the eggfruit.

Học thuật

Noun

1. ovoid orange-yellow mealy sweet fruit of Florida and West Indies

Từ đồng nghĩa

• canistel