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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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
The sit-down dinner featured a fresh Hawaiian menu, including pitaya caprese skewers, seared ahi on ‘uala and kalo chips, Kalbi ribs and assorted malasadas, “with ingredients sourced directly from the island,” Mr. Sarme said.
From New York Times • Sep. 24, 2021
A selection of vegan veggie patties, salads, waffles, acai and pitaya bowls round out the modest menu. $5.75-$7.75.
From Washington Post • Dec. 31, 2019
The rain came pelting down, shattering the white Saint John roses clustered like sheaves of stars clinging to tree, rock, bush, and pitaya over the entire mountainside.
From The Underdogs, a Story of the Mexican Revolution by Munguía, E. (Enrique)
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