soursop

• Nom désignant un petit arbre tropical américain donnant de gros fruits comestibles, ou le fruit lui-même, de forme irrégulière, à peau verte et épineuse, à chair blanche juteuse et légèrement acidulée, de la famille des annones.

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.

   Corossolier

   • 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.

   Synonymesguanabanaprickly custard apple

2. Edible fruitB1formalculinary

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

   Corossol

   • 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.

   Synonymesguanabanaprickly custard apple