passion fruit

British

noun

the edible fruit of any of various passionflowers, esp granadilla

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When people asked for flavors like pomegranate or passion fruit, Swig gave it a shot, and customers stayed loyal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

The mango passion fruit vanilla caramel plays so well with black sesame praline that you’ll wish you got a few, because one certainly isn’t enough.

From Salon • Dec. 4, 2025

I always get a martini and this chocolate passion fruit tart with an order of fries.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 11, 2024

It will perfume your room with a blend of passion fruit, sparkling tea and patchouli for about 50 days.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 20, 2023

Mist hung just above the trees, burning off in patches where bright sun dulled the intensity of red hibiscus blossoms, yellow morning glories, the purple centers of passion fruit flowers.

From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago

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