Definition

Noun 1. A large, spiny, tropical fruit: A fruit from the tropical American tree Annona muricata, known for its green, leathery skin covered with soft spines. The inside contains a soft, white, fibrous, and tartly sweet pulp with many large, black, inedible seeds. It is closely related to other fruits in the Annonaceae family, such as the custard apple, cherimoya, and soursop (which is another name for the same fruit).

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The guanabana at the market was nearly the size of a football.
  • She used the pulp of the guanabana to make a deliciously tangy smoothie.
  • The flavor of guanabana is often described as a combination of strawberry and pineapple with a citrus note.

Advanced Usage

• As a flavor descriptor: The unique taste of guanabana is used to describe other foods, beverages, or candies.
  • This ice cream has a distinct guanabana note.
• In botanical/agricultural contexts: Refers to the fruit as a cultivated product or subject of study.
  • The cultivation of guanabana requires a frost-free climate.

Variants and Related Words

• Soursop: This is the most common alternative name for the same fruit ().
• Graviola: Another synonym for guanabana/soursop, often used in the context of herbal supplements.
• Custard Apple: A close relative in the same genus (), but a different species () with smoother skin and a sweeter, less acidic taste.
• Cherimoya: Another close relative (), known as the "ice cream fruit," with a sweet, creamy pulp.

Synonyms

• Soursop
• Graviola

Related Phrases and Contexts

• Guanabana tree: The tree that bears the guanabana fruit.
• Guanabana leaves: Often used in traditional herbal teas.
• Guanabana pulp: The edible part of the fruit, used in drinks, desserts, and ice creams.

Noun

1. large spiny tropical fruit with tart pulp related to custard apples