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ceriman

/ˈsɛr.ɪ.mən/

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noun

/ˈsɛr.ɪ.mən/C1formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее тропическую американскую лиану со свисающими корневидными шнурами и цилиндрическими плодами, которые по вкусу напоминают смесь ананаса и банана.

A noun referring to a tropical American vine with hanging root-like cords and cylindrical fruit that tastes like a blend of pineapple and banana.

  1. Tropical vineC1formal

    A tropical American vine (Monstera deliciosa) with distinctive aerial roots and large, split leaves, producing a cylindrical fruit.

    ruТропическая лиана

    • The ceriman vine climbed up the trellis in the greenhouse.
    • Botanists studied the unique root system of the ceriman.
    • The large leaves of the ceriman are often used in floral arrangements.
  2. Edible fruitC1formal

    The cylindrical, pinecone-like fruit of the Monstera deliciosa plant, known for its sweet flavor combining pineapple and banana.

    ruСъедобный плод

    • The ceriman fruit must be fully ripe before eating to avoid irritation.
    • She described the taste of ceriman as a mix of pineapple and banana.
    • Fresh ceriman is a rare delicacy in tropical markets.