mombin

• Nom désignant un arbuste ou un petit arbre tropical américain produisant des fruits violets, ou le fruit lui-même.

A noun referring to a tropical American shrub or small tree that produces purplish fruit, or the fruit itself.

1. Tropical tree or shrubB2formalamericanscientific

   A tall tropical shrub or small tree native to the Americas, bearing clusters of small purple fruits.

   Mombin (arbre tropical)

   • The mombin tree grows well in warm, humid climates.
   • Farmers plant mombin along field edges for shade and fruit.
   • Mombin wood is sometimes used for light construction.

   Synonymeshog plumjocote

2. Purplish tropical fruitB2formalamericanculinary

   The small, oval, purple-skinned fruit of the mombin tree, with a sweet-tart flavor used in preserves, drinks, and local cuisine.

   Mombin à fruits violets

   • She made a tangy jelly from ripe mombins.
   • Mombin fruits are often sold fresh in local markets.
   • The juice of the mombin is popular in tropical smoothies.
   • You can pickle unripe mombins for a savory snack.

   Synonymeshog plumjocote