sapote

A noun referring to a tropical American tree with wood similar to mahogany and sweet, egg-shaped fruit; the brown oval fruit is often used to make sherbet.

• 🇩🇪Sapote bezeichnet mehrere tropische amerikanische Bäume mit rotem, mahagoniähnlichem Holz und süßen, eiförmigen Früchten; auch die braune, ovale, süße Frucht selbst, die oft für Sorbet verwendet wird.

1. Tropical tree C1 formal

   A tropical American tree with wood similar to mahogany and sweet, egg-shaped fruit.

   • The sapote tree grows well in warm, humid climates.
   • Its wood is often used for fine furniture.
   • Farmers cultivate sapote for both its fruit and timber.

   🇩🇪Tropischer Baum

   Synonyme: mamey

2. Edible fruit C1 formal

   A brown, oval fruit whose flesh is used to make excellent sherbet and other desserts.

   • Sapote sherbet is a popular treat in tropical regions.
   • The fruit's creamy texture makes it ideal for smoothies.
   • You can eat sapote fresh or use it in baking.

   🇩🇪Essbare Frucht

   Synonyme: mamey