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black sapote

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noun

  1. a tropical American tree, Diospyros digyna, related to the persimmon, having sweet, edible, green fruit that turns black when ripe.

  2. the fruit of this tree.

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Atemoya, black sapote and sapodilla, for example, thrive in hot, humid climates and are relatively unknown in this country, outside the areas they are grown.

From Salon • Aug. 20, 2021

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