water lemon

Thân thiện

A gardener picks a ripe water lemon from the vine.

Definition

Noun: 1. The edible yellow fruit of the Jamaica honeysuckle (Passiflora laurifolia): A tropical fruit, also known as yellow granadilla or bell apple, characterized by its yellow skin, aromatic, juicy pulp, and numerous seeds.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The water lemon has a sweet and tangy flavor, perfect for juices.
  • We bought some fresh water lemons from the market to make a fruit salad.

Advanced Usage

• Botanical Context: The term is used specifically for the fruit of the vine, distinguishing it from other passionfruit varieties.
  • In botanical guides, the water lemon is classified under the Passifloraceae family.

Variants and Related Words

• Yellow granadilla: Another common name for the same fruit.
• Bell apple: A regional name used in some Caribbean islands.
• Jamaica honeysuckle: The name of the vine that produces the water lemon.
• Passionfruit: A broader category of fruit to which the water lemon belongs.

Synonyms

• Yellow passionfruit (in a general sense)
• Golden passionfruit

Notes on Meaning

• The term "water lemon" refers specifically to the fruit itself. It is not typically used to describe the plant or flower, nor does it refer to a citrus fruit like a lemon. The name likely derives from the fruit's juicy ("watery") interior and its aromatic qualities.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the edible yellow fruit of the Jamaica honeysuckle

Từ đồng nghĩa

• bell apple
• sweet cup
• yellow granadilla