What does "star apple" mean?

A tropical tree, Chrysophyllum cainito, of the Sapotaceae.

What is a synonym for "star apple"?

Common synonyms include: caimito, cainito, chrysophyllum cainito, milk fruit, tar apple.

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1
A tropical tree, Chrysophyllum cainito, of the Sapotaceae.
2
evergreen tree of West Indies and Central America having edible purple fruit star-shaped in cross section and dark green leaves with golden silky undersides wordnet
3
The fruit of C. cainito.
"While Giles had money to waste upon gambling marbles, thanks to his three acres of limes, pawpaw, star apples and melon."

"While Giles had money to waste upon gambling marbles, thanks to his three acres of limes, pawpaw, star apples and melon."