Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun The fruit of the Chrysophyllum Cainito of the West Indies and South America, resembling an apple in shape, and considered a delicacy. Also called
star-apple .
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Examples
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The valley is also known for the huge variety of native and introduced tropical fruits: Achras sapota, Manilkara achras, Chrysophyllum caimito, Pouteria cainito, Persea americana, Mammea americana, Anacardium occidentale, Carica papaya, Annona muricata, Manguifera indica and more.
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Caimito or cainito: star apple (Chrysophyllum cainito)
Exotic summer refreshment: a guide to Mexico's tropical fruit 2007
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Caimito or cainito: star apple (Chrysophyllum cainito)
Exotic summer refreshment: a guide to Mexico's tropical fruit 2007
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Collect equal amounts of fresh leaves of avocado (Persea americana), banaba (Anona muricata) and star apple (Chrysophyllum cainito).
Chapter 11 1996
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(Chrysophyllum cainito) leaves in 2 cups of water.
Chapter 8 1994
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Collect equal amounts of fresh leaves of avocado (Persea Americana), banaba (Annona muricata) and star apple (caimito, Chrysophyllum cainito).
Chapter 22 1994
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Caimito Chrysophyllum cainito L. Starapple (English)
Chapter 9 1992
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star-apple
March 19, 2013