kitembilla

• Substantiv, das einen kleinen dornigen Strauch oder Baum bezeichnet, der in Sri Lanka und Indien wächst, oder dessen dunkelviolettrote Frucht mit süßem, stachelbeerähnlichem Fruchtfleisch, die häufig zur Herstellung von Marmelade verwendet wird.

A noun referring to a small, spiny shrub or tree native to Sri Lanka and India, or its maroon-purple fruit with sweet, gooseberry-like pulp, often used for preserves.

1. Small treeB2formalscientific

   A small, shrubby, spiny tree that is cultivated, especially in Sri Lanka and India, for its maroon-purple fruit.

   Kleiner Baum

   • The kitembilla tree thrives in tropical climates.
   • Farmers in southern India often grow kitembilla trees for their fruit.
   • The spiny branches of the kitembilla make it difficult to harvest.
   • A mature kitembilla tree can reach up to five meters in height.

   Synonymeketembillakitambilla

2. Edible fruitB2informalculinary

   The maroon-purple, gooseberry-like fruit of this tree, which has a tart-sweet purple pulp used especially in preserves and desserts.

   Essbare Frucht

   • She made a delicious jam from fresh kitembilla fruits.
   • The kitembilla's flavor is a mix of sweet and tart, similar to gooseberries.
   • You can eat kitembilla raw, but it is often cooked into sauces.
   • Pickled kitembilla is a popular condiment in some regions.

   Synonymeketembilla