Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun Same as
bilimbi .
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-- This is called the blimbing, and is cultivated to some extent in the East Indies.
Catalogue of Economic Plants in the Collection of the U. S. Department of Agriculture William Saunders 1861
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Garbanso (Philipp.); Haricot dragon (Fr.); Kachang blimbing, Kachang botol,
Chapter 35 1987
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(Averrhoa acida) is nearly allied to the blimbing besi, but the fruit is smaller, of an irregular shape, growing in clusters close to the branch, and containing each a single hard seed or stone.
The History of Sumatra Containing An Account Of The Government, Laws, Customs And Manners Of The Native Inhabitants William Marsden 1795
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Of the blimbing (Averrhoa carambola) a pentagonal fruit, containing five flattish seeds, and extremely acid, there are two sorts, called penjuru and besi.
The History of Sumatra Containing An Account Of The Government, Laws, Customs And Manners Of The Native Inhabitants William Marsden 1795
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There is also the blimbing bulu (Averrhoa billimbi), or smooth species.
The History of Sumatra Containing An Account Of The Government, Laws, Customs And Manners Of The Native Inhabitants William Marsden 1795
oroboros commented on the word blimbing
According to NPR's Says You: a shot in billiards where the cue ball hits two cushions before hitting the object ball.
May 9, 2010