- any of several trees of the genus Annona, as the cherimoya.
- any of several other trees, as the pawpaw, Asimina triloba, bearing fruit with soft, edible pulp.
- the fruit of any of these trees.
Origin of custard apple
First recorded in 1650–60
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British Dictionary definitions for custard apple- a West Indian tree, Annona reticulata: family Annonaceae
- the large heart-shaped fruit of this tree, which has a fleshy edible pulp
- any of several related trees or fruits, esp the papaw and sweetsop
Also called (for senses 1, 2): bullock's heart
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