achras

noun ach·ras \ ˈa-krəs , -ˌkras \

Definition of achras

1 capitalized : a monotypic genus of tropical American trees (family Sapotaceae) having papery leaves and small white flowers followed by a large one-seeded fruit

2 : sapodilla

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Origin and Etymology of achras

New Latin, from Latin, a wild pear tree (probably Pyrus amygdaliformis), from Greek; akin to Albanian dardhe pear tree

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First Known Use: 1760

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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