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cherimoya

[ cher-uh-moi-uh ]

noun

  1. a tropical American tree, Annona cherimola, having leaves with velvety, hairy undersides and yellow-to-brown fragrant flowers.
  2. the large, edible fruit of this tree, having leathery, scalelike skin and soft pulp.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of cherimoya1

First recorded in 1730–40; from Latin American Spanish chirimoya, name of the fruit; of uncertain origin; alleged analysis as Quechua chiri “cold” + muyu “wheel, circle” is probably spurious
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Example Sentences

Every garden in the Orange Belt should have a cherimoya tree for ornament and for its fruit.

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