CHERIMOYA

cherimoya, cherimolla

(noun) large tropical fruit with leathery skin and soft pulp; related to custard apples

cherimoya, cherimoya tree, Annona cherimola

(noun) small tropical American tree bearing round or oblong fruit

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

cherimoya (plural cherimoyas)

A subtropical tree, Annona cherimola, native to mountainous areas of South America.

A conical fruit with white flesh from that tree.

Synonyms

• custard apple

• Jamaican apple

Source: Wiktionary



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UNAMBIGUOUS

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