Meaning of carambola in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌkɛrəmˈboʊlə/

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  1. Noun

    carambola

    Etymology

    late 16th century: from Portuguese, probably from Marathi karambal

    Definitions

    1. East Indian tree bearing deeply ridged yellow-brown fruit
  2. 2. deeply ridged yellow-brown tropical fruit

    Examples

    • « used raw as a vegetable or in salad or when fully ripe as a dessert »

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