naseberry

[ neyz-ber-ee, -buh-ree ]

noun

, plural nase·ber·ries.

1. the fruit of the sapodilla, Manilkara zapota.
2. the sapodilla tree.

naseberry

/ ˈneɪzˌbɛrɪ /

noun

1. another name for sapodilla

Word History and Origins

Origin of naseberry¹

1690–1700; alteration (by folk etymology) of Spanish or Portuguese néspera < Latin mespila medlar

Word History and Origins

Origin of naseberry¹

C17: from Spanish néspera medlar + berry