soursop

A noun referring to a small tropical American tree that bears large, succulent, slightly acidic fruit, or the fruit itself, which is large, spiny, and has a tart pulp related to custard apples.

• 🇩🇪Substantiv, das einen kleinen tropischen amerikanischen Baum bezeichnet, der große, saftige, leicht säuerliche Früchte trägt, oder die Frucht selbst, die groß, stachelig und mit einem herb-süßen, den Zimtäpfeln verwandten Fruchtfleisch ist.

1. Tropical tree B1 formal

   A small tree native to tropical America that produces large, slightly acidic fruit.

   • The soursop tree grows well in warm, humid climates.
   • Farmers cultivate soursop for its nutritious fruit.
   • The leaves of the soursop tree are sometimes used in herbal teas.

   🇩🇪Tropischer Baum

   Synonyme: guanabanaprickly custard apple

2. Edible fruit B1 formal culinary

   A large, spiny tropical fruit with a tart, creamy white pulp, related to custard apples.

   • Soursop is often used to make juices and smoothies.
   • The fruit's spiny exterior hides a soft, tangy interior.
   • I bought a ripe soursop at the market to try its unique flavor.

   🇩🇪Essbare Frucht

   Synonyme: guanabanaprickly custard apple

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• soursops' possessive plural form
• soursop's possessive singular form