mãng cầu xiêm

Mẹ mua một quả mãng cầu xiêm lớn ở chợ.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Soursop: A tropical fruit tree (Annona muricata) native to the Americas, now cultivated in many tropical regions. The fruit is large, green, and spiky with soft, white, fibrous, and aromatic pulp.
   • The fruit of this tree: The edible fruit, known for its sweet and slightly acidic flavor, often used in beverages, desserts, and smoothies.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Mãng cầu xiêm thường được dùng để làm sinh tố. (Soursop is often used to make smoothies.)
  • Vườn nhà bà tôi có một cây mãng cầu xiêm rất lớn. (My grandmother's garden has a very large soursop tree.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is used specifically to refer to this species of . In some contexts, the pulp is promoted in traditional remedies.

Variants and Related Words

• Mãng cầu (n): A general term for fruits in the genus, such as sugar-apple (), which can lead to confusion. is the distinct spiky variety.
• Trái mãng cầu xiêm (n): Emphasizes the fruit itself. means "fruit."
• Graviola: A common international name for soursop, often used in health product contexts.

Synonyms

• Soursop: The most common English name.
• Guanábana: Common name in Spanish-speaking regions.
• Graviola: A name derived from Portuguese, frequently used in commerce.

Related Terms

• Annona muricata: The botanical Latin name for the soursop tree.
• Custard apple family: The common name for the plant family () to which soursop belongs.