passion fruit
noun
: the edible fruit of a passionflower
especially
: the small roundish purple or yellow fruit of a Brazilian passionflower (Passiflora edulis) grown commercially in warmer parts of the U.S. compare granadilla
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Invented by bartender Douglas Ankrah at Townhouse in London, it’s made from vodka, vanilla, and passion fruit.
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Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 30 Aug. 2025
Combine tropical fruits, like mango, pineapple, and passion fruit, and add macadamia nuts for a tropical riff on the dish.
—Stephanie Ganz, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2025
The Tropical Mango flavor is incredibly refreshing, made with a mix of apple, lemon, and passion fruit juice, plus mango puree.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Aug. 2025
Aromas of honeysuckle, yellow peach and passion fruit.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
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Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 30 Aug. 2025
Combine tropical fruits, like mango, pineapple, and passion fruit, and add macadamia nuts for a tropical riff on the dish.
—Stephanie Ganz, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2025
The Tropical Mango flavor is incredibly refreshing, made with a mix of apple, lemon, and passion fruit juice, plus mango puree.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Aug. 2025
Aromas of honeysuckle, yellow peach and passion fruit.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
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“Passion fruit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/passion%20fruit. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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