Definition

Noun 1. The fruit of the coco plum tree: A small, plum-shaped fruit, ranging in color from whitish to almost black, native to tropical America. It is often used for making preserves. 2. The coco plum tree itself: A small tropical American tree (Chrysobalanus icaco) that bears this edible, plumlike fruit.

Usage Examples

• Noun (Fruit):
  • The jam was made from sweet, ripe icaco.
  • Local markets often sell fresh icaco during the season.
• Noun (Tree):
  • A mature icaco provides good shade near the coast.
  • The icaco is well-adapted to sandy soils and salty air.

Advanced Usage

• The term icaco is primarily used in botanical, horticultural, or regional contexts to refer specifically to this tropical species and its fruit. It is not a common word in general English.

Variants and Related Words

• Coco plum: The most common English name for both the fruit and the tree.
• Chrysobalanus icaco: The formal botanical (Latin) name for the species.

Synonyms

• Coco plum (n): The direct synonym for both meanings.
• Fat pork (n): A regional name used in some parts of the Caribbean for the fruit.

Noun

1. plum-shaped whitish to almost black fruit used for preserves; tropical American
2. small tropical American tree bearing edible plumlike fruit