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Examples of star fruit in a Sentence
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There’s the livelier plum and three unmissable options, fuchsia, star fruit and the spectacular ultramarine.
—David Phelan, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
Kiwi and star fruit flavors abound, seasoned with lime, lemongrass and ginger.
—Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 14 Mar. 2024
Other possibilities: star fruit, kiwi berries and fresh currants from the farmers market.
—Becky Krystal, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2024
Flavors of star fruit, pineapple, kumquat and lemongrass — and well, Juicy Fruit gum? — make a recipe for fun.
—Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 21 Dec. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1897, in the meaning defined above
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“Star fruit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/star%20fruit. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
Kids Definition
star fruit
noun
: a green to yellow tropical Asian fruit that has the shape of a 5-pointed star when cut across the middle
called also carambola
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