custard apple

noun

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

custard apple

noun

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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