chirimoya

noun

chir·​i·​moya ˌchir-ə-ˈmȯi-ə How to pronounce chirimoya (audio)

less common spelling of cherimoya

: a round, oblong, or heart-shaped fruit with a pitted pale green rind that is borne by a widely cultivated tropical American tree (Annona cherimola) of the custard-apple family
also : this tree

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“Chirimoya.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chirimoya. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

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