Meaning of granadilla in English

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

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌɡrænəˈdɪlə/

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  1. Noun

    granadilla

    Etymology

    late 16th century: Spanish, diminutive of granada‘pomegranate’

    Definitions

    1. tropical American passionflower yielding the large granadilla fruit
  2. 2. considered best for fruit
  3. 3. Brazilian passionflower cultivated for its deep purple fruit
  4. 4. the egg-shaped edible fruit of tropical American vines related to passionflowers

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