BILIMBIS

Noun

bilimbis

plural of bilimbi

Source: Wiktionary


BILIMBI

Bi*lim"bi, Bi*lim"bing, n. Etym: [Malay.]

Definition: The berries of two East Indian species of Averrhoa, of the Oxalideæ or Sorrel family. They are very acid, and highly esteemed when preserved or pickled. The juice is used as a remedy for skin diseases. [Written also blimbi and blimbing.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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