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kitambilla

/ˌkiː.tæmˈbɪl.ə/

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noun

/ˌkiː.tæmˈbɪl.ə/formalculinary
  • ruНебольшое колючее кустарниковое дерево, родом из Шри-Ланки и Индии, культивируемое ради тёмно-пурпурных плодов со сладкой фиолетовой мякотью, напоминающей крыжовник, часто используемой для варенья.

A small shrubby spiny tree native to Sri Lanka and India, cultivated for its maroon-purple fruit that has sweet purple pulp resembling gooseberries, often used for preserves.

  1. A small shrubby spiny treeC1formal

    A small, thorny tree cultivated for its maroon-purple fruit, native to Sri Lanka and India.

    ruНебольшое колючее дерево

    • The kitambilla tree is often found in tropical gardens.
    • Farmers in Sri Lanka grow kitambilla for its unique fruit.
    • The spiny branches of the kitambilla make harvesting difficult.

    Synonymsketembilla

  2. The fruit of this treeC1formal

    A maroon-purple fruit with sweet, tart purple pulp, often used for preserves.

    ruПлод этого дерева

    • Kitambilla fruit tastes similar to gooseberries.
    • She made a delicious jam from fresh kitambilla.
    • The tart-sweet pulp of kitambilla is perfect for desserts.

    Synonymskitembilla