icaco

• Nom désignant un petit arbre tropical américain produisant des fruits comestibles ressemblant à des prunes, ou le fruit lui-même, dont la couleur varie du blanchâtre au presque noir et qui est souvent utilisé pour faire des confitures.

A noun referring to a small tropical American tree that bears edible, plum-like fruit, or the fruit itself, which ranges from whitish to almost black and is often used for preserves.

1. Tropical treeC1formalamerican

   A small tropical American tree that produces edible fruit resembling plums.

   Icaco

   • The icaco tree grows abundantly in coastal regions of the Caribbean.
   • Farmers cultivate icaco for its versatile fruit.
   • The icaco's dense foliage provides excellent shade.

   Synonymescoco plum

2. C1formalamerican

   The plum-shaped fruit of the icaco tree, ranging in color from whitish to nearly black, often used for preserves.

   Fruit de l'icaquier (prune d'icaque)

   • Icaco fruit is commonly made into jams and jellies.
   • The ripe icaco has a sweet, mild flavor.
   • She collected a basket of icaco to make preserves.

   Synonymescoco plum