Definition

1. Noun:
   • A tart, yellow, berry-like fruit from East India: "lansa" refers specifically to the edible fruit of the Lansium parasiticum tree, also commonly known as langsat or lanzones. It is characterized by its tart flavor, yellow color, and berry-like appearance and size.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The market vendor was selling a basket of fresh lansa.
  • The unique taste of lansa is both sweet and sour.

Advanced Usage

• Botanical Context: The term "lansa" is used primarily in botanical and culinary descriptions to identify this specific tropical fruit. It is less common in everyday English, where names like "langsat" or "lanzones" might be used.
  • The study focused on the nutritional profile of the lansa.

Variants and Related Words

• Langsat (n): Another common name for the same fruit ().
• Lanzones (n): A common name for the fruit, particularly in the Philippines.
• Duku (n): A closely related fruit variant from the same genus, often sweeter and larger.

Synonyms

• Langsat: The most direct synonym.
• Lanzones: A regional synonym.

Notes on Usage

• "Lansa" is a specific noun with no verb forms, phrasal verbs, or common idioms associated with it in English. It functions solely as the name of a fruit.

Noun

1. East Indian tart yellow berrylike fruit