soursop

• Sustantivo que designa un árbol tropical americano de tamaño pequeño, o su fruto, que es grande, espinoso y de pulpa cremosa y ligeramente ácida, emparentado con las anonas.

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.

1. Tropical treeB1formal

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

   Guanábana (árbol)

   • 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.

   Sinónimosguanabanaprickly custard apple

2. Edible fruitB1formalculinary

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

   Guanábana

   • 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.

   Sinónimosguanabanaprickly custard apple