Associations to the word «Carambola»

Wiktionary

CARAMBOLA, noun. A tree species native of southern Asia, Averrhoa carambola.
CARAMBOLA, noun. The fruit of carambola tree, more commonly known as star fruit.

Dictionary definition

CARAMBOLA, noun. East Indian tree bearing deeply ridged yellow-brown fruit.
CARAMBOLA, noun. Deeply ridged yellow-brown tropical fruit; used raw as a vegetable or in salad or when fully ripe as a dessert.

Wise words

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