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passion fruit

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noun

  1. the edible fruit of any of various passionflowers, esp granadilla

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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On the menu, honey-glazed lime chicken, roast sea bass, caramelised leek penne and an outrageously moreish passion fruit meringue.

From BBC ● Jun. 21, 2026

Here I am, in my house, surrounded by a yard filled with passion fruit, papaya, cucumbers, avocados, chard and yes, uchche.

From Salon ● May 9, 2026

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 fence beside the pool is completely covered by a vigorous and very fertile passion fruit vine, which plays a big role in their frequent outdoor gatherings.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 8, 2025

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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