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

Ora King salmon crudo was dressed in passionfruit aguachile with Tabasco oil, while a uni carbonara used creamy sea urchin in place of guanciale, finished with smoked trout roe.

From Salon • Feb. 2, 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

Eaters will taste pineapple and passionfruit notes, they claim, and that the berries are "intensely sweet at first, balanced by a refreshing finish."

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2022

Pretty fluted pastelillos crack open to reveal juicy, cayenne-fired beef picadillo, the pork chop squirts juices at the touch of a knife, and passionfruit mousse provides just the right tart finish to any feast.

From Washington Post • Nov. 24, 2020

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)