star fruit

noun

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 See all Example Sentences for star fruit 

Word History

First Known Use

1897, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of star fruit was in 1897

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“Star fruit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/star%20fruit. Accessed 11 Nov. 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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