tamarillo
Meaning
Noun
- A small tree or shrub (Solanum betaceum (species) syn. Cyphomandra betacea (species)) which bears edible fruits.
- A fruit of that tree.
Related
Similar words
- tree tomato
Origin
- A Spanish language sounding neologism chosen by the New Zealand Tree Tomato Promotions Council in New Zealand in 1967. Appears to be a blend of tamarind and Spanish tomatillo.
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