monkey-bread

The monkey-bread fruit hangs from the branch of a baobab tree.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Fruit of the baobab tree: "monkey-bread" refers to the large, edible fruit of the baobab tree (genus Adansonia), which has a powdery, tangy pulp.
   • The baobab tree itself: In some contexts, "monkey-bread" can also denote the tree that produces this fruit, especially in African regions.

Usage Examples

• (The fruit of the baobab tree.)
• (The fruit pulp used in cooking.)
• (The tree itself.)

Advanced Usage

• "monkey-bread tree": an alternative name for the baobab tree, emphasizing its fruit as a food source for monkeys and humans.
  • The monkey-bread tree is known for its massive trunk and long-lived nature. (The baobab tree.)
• "monkey-bread powder": the dried, ground pulp of the fruit, used as a nutritional supplement.
  • Monkey-bread powder is rich in vitamin C and fiber. (A processed form of the fruit.)

Variants and Related Words

• Baobab (n): the tree ; also called monkey-bread.
  • The baobab is a symbol of the African savanna. (The tree.)
• Monkey-bread fruit (n): the specific fruit of the baobab.
  • Monkey-bread fruit has a hard, woody shell. (The fruit's physical description.)

Synonyms

• Baobab: the tree or its fruit.
• Sour gourd: another name for the fruit due to its tangy taste.
• Cream of tartar fruit: a historical name for the baobab fruit.

Related Idioms

• "As old as monkey-bread": a rare, informal phrase meaning very old, referencing the baobab's longevity.
  • That tree is as old as monkey-bread — it has stood for centuries. (An ancient tree.)

Notes

• The term "monkey-bread" is primarily used in African English and botanical contexts. It is not a compound word with separate meanings, but a single noun referring to the baobab fruit or tree.