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. 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 See All Example Sentences for passion fruit

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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 4 Sep. 2025.

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