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sapota

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\ səˈpōtə \
plural -s

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Sapota

Sa·​po·​ta | \ " \

Definition of Sapota (Entry 2 of 2)

taxonomic synonym of achras

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History and Etymology for sapota

Noun

earlier sapote, from Spanish zapote, from Nahuatl tzapotl

New Latin, from Spanish zapote

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“Sapota.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sapota. Accessed 18 Sep. 2021.

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