pulasan
Definition
- Noun:
- A tropical fruit: The pulasan is the fruit of a tree (Nephelium mutabile) native to Southeast Asia. It is closely related to the rambutan and lychee, characterized by a thick, leathery rind covered in short, blunt spines. The edible aril (flesh) is typically sweet, juicy, and white or translucent.
- The tree bearing this fruit: The pulasan also refers to the evergreen tree that produces this fruit, cultivated in tropical regions like Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines.
Usage Examples
- Noun (Fruit):
- The pulasan is often considered sweeter and less acidic than the common rambutan.
- At the market, she bought a kilogram of fresh pulasan.
- Noun (Tree):
- The pulasan tree in their garden finally bore fruit after five years.
Advanced Usage
- In botanical context: The term is used specifically for to distinguish it from other species in the Sapindaceae (soapberry) family like (rambutan).
- The study compared the genetic markers of the pulasan and its close relatives.
Variants and Related Words
- Scientific name: .
- Regional names: Sometimes called "bulala" in the Philippines.
- Related fruits: Rambutan, lychee, longan.
Synonyms
- There are no direct common synonyms for "pulasan" as it is a specific botanical and culinary term. Descriptive phrases include:
- A spiny tropical fruit.
- A sweet, rambutan-like fruit.
Related Phrases/Idioms
- There are no common idioms or phrasal verbs containing "pulasan," as it is a highly specific noun.
Noun
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fruit of an East Indian tree similar to the rambutan but sweeter
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East Indian fruit tree bearing fruit similar to but sweeter than that of the rambutan
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