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soursop
[souuhr-sop, sou-er-]
noun
the large, dark-green, slightly acid, pulpy fruit of a small West Indian tree, Annona muricata, of the annona family.
the tree itself.
soursop
/ ˈʊəˌɒ /
noun
a small West Indian tree, Annona muricata, having large spiny fruit: family Annonaceae
the fruit of this tree, which has a tart edible pulp Compare sweetsop
Word History and Origins
Origin of soursop1
Example Sentences
Every flavor imaginable—sugar apple, tamarind, soursop, guava, mango, coconut.
A full kitchen awaited, filled with produce they had grown in their own yard: coconut, sweet peppers, plantains, bay leaves, breadfruit, soursop and more.
The couple set up the farm six years ago, largely growing fruit and vegetables including lemons, bananas and soursop.
But there’s one I keep returning to: the soursop, a member of the Annonaceae family and relative of the cherimoya and pawpaw.
Yes, they sell fragrant, juicy lychees, rambutans, mangosteens, dragon fruit, soursop and more.
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