capulin

• Substantivo que designa a cerejeira-negra mexicana (Prunus serotina subsp. capuli) ou os seus frutos comestíveis.

A noun referring to a Mexican black cherry tree (Prunus serotina subsp. capuli) or its edible fruit.

1. Mexican black cherry treeC1formalamerican

   A tree native to Mexico and Central America that produces small, dark, edible fruits.

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   • The capulin tree grows well in warm climates.
   • Farmers cultivate capulin for its fruit and shade.
   • Capulin trees can reach up to 15 meters in height.

2. Mexican black cherry fruitC1formalamerican

   The small, round, dark purple to black fruit of the capulin tree, eaten fresh or used in preserves.

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   • Capulin cherries are sweet and slightly tart.
   • She made a delicious jam from fresh capulin.
   • The children picked capulin from the tree in the backyard.