balsam pear
American
[bawl-suhm pair]
/ ˈbɔl səm ˈpɛər /
noun
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an Old World tropical vine, Momordica charantia, of the gourd family, having yellow flowers and orange-yellow fruit.
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the unripe fruit of the tropical vine Momordica charantia, used as a vegetable in East, Southeast, and South Asian cuisine.
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