soursop

noun

sour·sop ˈsau̇(-ə)r-ˌsäp

: a small tropical American tree (Annona muricata) of the custard-apple family that has spicy odoriferous leaves

also : its large edible fruit that has fleshy spines and a slightly acid fibrous pulp

Examples of soursop in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Marie-Carmel Cave can still taste the sweet oranges, mangoes and soursop of her beloved Haiti. —

Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2024 The food depicted on the table includes African rice, breadfruit, catfish, chicken, cocoa, custard apple and soursop. —

Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Feb. 2024 Bananas, sugar apples, soursop, avocados and turmeric spice all sprout around the farm seem to thrive on the stuff. —

Ashley Miznazi, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Jan. 2024 And leave room for a passion fruit or soursop drink, made fresh to order. —

Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2023 See all Example Sentences for soursop

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