star fruit

American  

noun

1. carambola.

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star fruit British  

noun

1. another name for carambola

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Etymology

Origin of star fruit

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

The nose shows nice, musty aromas with hazelnuts, pear and star fruit.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 15, 2022

And in Southern California, you are as likely to see dragon fruit, prickly pears and star fruit in your morning breakfast fruit bowl as you are raspberries and blueberries.

From Salon • Aug. 20, 2021

Wash the fruit, slice the lemon and star fruit into thin pieces.

From Fox News • Jul. 28, 2021

Flavors of lemongrass, star fruit and straw frame a medium-body, and soft acidity keeps it refreshing.

From Washington Post • Jul. 1, 2021

I could smell cashews roasting and ripe star fruit and the scent seemed to dance with the notes in the air.

From "The Night Diary" by Veera Hiranandani