pitaya
Americannoun
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any of several cacti of the genus Stenocereus, of the southwestern United States, Mexico, and Central America, bearing edible round or oval fruit usually having bumpy skin and juicy pulp filled with seeds.
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the edible fruit of any of several cacti of the genus Stenocereus.
Etymology
Origin of pitaya
First recorded in 1845–50; variant of pitahaya ( def. )
Example Sentences
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She compares them to her mesmerizing, multicolored dumplings, which she makes by folding pigments extracted from spinach, squid ink, pink pitaya and turmeric into the dough.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 16, 2022
HOMESTEAD, Fla. — Dragon fruit, the colorful cactus fruit also known as pitaya, has brought its subtle flavor far and wide this summer, from iced teas at Taco Bell to fruit drinks at Starbucks.
From New York Times • Sep. 23, 2022
Certain varieties of pitaya, or dragon fruit, have a neon-pink flesh which, when blended with oil, could definitely pop pink like the color advertised on TikTok.
From Salon • Jul. 22, 2022
Refresh House Juice Bar also does acai and pitaya bowls.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 16, 2022
Birds sang lyrically from their hiding among the pitaya trees.
From The Underdogs, a Story of the Mexican Revolution by Munguía, E. (Enrique)
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