Meaning of sapodilla in English

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

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌsæpəˈdɪlə/

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  1. Noun

    sapodilla

    Etymology

    late 17th century: from Spanish zapotillo, diminutive of zapote, from Nahuatl tzápotl

    Definitions

    1. large tropical American evergreen yielding chicle gum and edible fruit

    Examples

    • « sometimes placed in genus Achras »
  2. 2. tropical fruit with a rough brownish skin and very sweet brownish pulp

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