passionfruit

American  

[pash-uhn-froot] / ˈpæʃ ənˌfrut /

noun

1. any edible fruit of a passionflower, as the maypop.

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Etymology

Origin of passionfruit

First recorded in 1745–55; passion + fruit

Example Sentences

In contrast, Meghan is selling a sun-soaked lifestyle where jars of dried rose blossoms nestle on pantry shelves, and backyards are abundant in fresh herbs, salad greens and passionfruit vines.

From Salon • Aug. 27, 2025

The citrus trees at C&S Nursery in Baldwin Hills would normally be full of passionfruit, kumquats and other fruits this time of year.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 3, 2023

"There's a fruit, similar to passionfruit, called avichure," he said.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2023

Be sure to end your meal with the Bolivian chocolate cake with passionfruit even if you usually skip chocolate desserts because it was simply divine.

From Salon • Jun. 25, 2022

It follows not that, because a man is fond of peaches, pears, and grapes, he is also fond of passionfruit or tomatoes.

From Platform Monologues by Tucker, T. G. (Thomas George)