Tamarillo

/ˌtæməɹˈɪləʊ/ noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A small tree or shrub (Solanum betaceum, syn. Cyphomandra betacea) which bears edible fruits, of the tropics of Argentina and Bolivia.
  2. 2
    South American arborescent shrub having pale pink blossoms followed by egg-shaped reddish-brown edible fruit somewhat resembling a tomato wordnet
  3. 3
    A fruit of this tree.

Synonyms

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tree tomatocyphomandra betaceaedible fruitfruitsolanum betaceum

Etymology

A Spanish-language-sounding neologism chosen by the New Zealand Tree Tomato Promotions Council in New Zealand in 1967. Appears to be a blend of tamarind and Spanish tomatillo.

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