star apple

noun

1. the edible fruit of a West Indian tree, Chrysophyllum cainito, of the sapodilla family, which when cut across exhibits a star-shaped figure within.

2. the tree itself.

star-apple

noun

1. a West Indian sapotaceous tree, Chrysophyllum cainito , with smooth-skinned edible greenish-purple fruit

2. the fruit of this tree which, when cut across, reveals a star-shaped arrangement of seeds

Word History and Origins

Origin of star apple¹

First recorded in 1675–85

Example Sentences

She speaks with relish about preparing the French upside-down pastry, tarte tatin, using typical Nigerian fruits such as the mango and African white star apple.

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This fruit, also known as star apple, is so named because the fruit is milky and sweet inside.

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