black sapote

American  

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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Example Sentences

According to Prapaisilp, the Black Sapote is also known as the "chocolate pudding fruit," due to its brown color and sweet, custardy interior.

From Salon

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

Earlier, the group tour covered other plants grown on Kauai, such as vanilla and black sapote, a persimmon-like fruit with pulp like chocolate pudding.

From Seattle Times

What does excite him are ingredients, such as black sapote, kelp blades and beef from a biodynamic ranch in the high desert.

From Los Angeles Times