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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The flight will include watermelon, passion fruit and spicy flavors. Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025 Miller & Lux’s version comes flaming with two types of rum and passion fruit puree. Katie Sweeney, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025 This is a lovely Champagne with appealing aromas of pear, passion fruit and a delicate hint of yeast. Tom Hyland, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025 Other tea drinks include watermelon green tea, passion fruit tea and honey dew tea. Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for passion fruit

Word History

First Known Use

1752, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of passion fruit was in 1752

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“Passion fruit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/passion%20fruit. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.

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