kitambilla

• Petit arbre ou arbuste épineux originaire du Sri Lanka et d'Inde, cultivé pour ses fruits violet foncé à la chair sucrée et pourpre évoquant la groseille à maquereau, souvent utilisés en confiture.

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.

   Kitambilla (arbuste épineux)

   • 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.

   Synonymesketembilla

2. The fruit of this treeC1formal

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

   Fruit du kitambilla

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

   Synonymeskitembilla