sweet-sop

A ripe sweet-sop sits on a wooden market stall.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A tropical fruit tree: "sweet-sop" refers to the tree Annona squamosa, which produces a sweet, edible fruit.
   • The fruit of this tree: "sweet-sop" also denotes the fruit itself, which has a green, scaly skin and a soft, creamy, sweet white pulp containing black seeds.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The sweet-sop tree grows well in warm, tropical climates. (Refers to the plant species.)
  • I bought a sweet-sop at the market; its flesh is deliciously sweet. (Refers to the fruit.)

Advanced Usage

• "sweet-sop" as a culinary ingredient: The fruit is often used in desserts, smoothies, or eaten fresh.
  • She added sweet-sop pulp to the ice cream for a natural sweetness. (Using the fruit in cooking.)

Variants and Related Words

• Soursop (n): a related fruit () that is larger, with a sourer taste.
  • Unlike sweet-sop, soursop is used in savoury dishes and drinks. (A different species in the same genus.)

Synonyms

• Sugar apple: a common alternative name for the sweet-sop fruit.
• Custard apple: another name for sweet-sop, referring to its creamy texture.

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