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naseberry

[ neyz-ber-ee, -buh-ree ]

noun

, plural nase·ber·ries.
  1. the fruit of the sapodilla, Manilkara zapota.
  2. the sapodilla tree.


naseberry

/ ˈneɪzˌbɛrɪ /

noun

  1. another name for sapodilla


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Word History and Origins

Origin of naseberry1

1690–1700; alteration (by folk etymology) of Spanish or Portuguese néspera < Latin mespila medlar

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Word History and Origins

Origin of naseberry1

C17: from Spanish néspera medlar + berry

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