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

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Example Sentences

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passionfruit

From passionfruit, to coconut and watermelon, the 35-year-old counts herself "very lucky" to have acquired some hard-to-find bottles and merch.

From BBC ● May 28, 2026

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

Definitely leave room for the chocolate tart with passionfruit and cacao nibs.

From Salon ● Sep. 11, 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 T. G. (Thomas George) Tucker

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