ceriman

• Substantivo que designa uma trepadeira tropical americana com raízes aéreas pendentes e frutos cilíndricos, cujo sabor lembra uma mistura de abacaxi com banana.

A noun referring to a tropical American vine with hanging root-like cords and cylindrical fruit that tastes like a blend of pineapple and banana.

1. Tropical vineC1formal

   A tropical American vine (Monstera deliciosa) with distinctive aerial roots and large, split leaves, producing a cylindrical fruit.

   Trepadeira tropical

   • The ceriman vine climbed up the trellis in the greenhouse.
   • Botanists studied the unique root system of the ceriman.
   • The large leaves of the ceriman are often used in floral arrangements.

2. Edible fruitC1formal

   The cylindrical, pinecone-like fruit of the Monstera deliciosa plant, known for its sweet flavor combining pineapple and banana.

   Fruto comestível

   • The ceriman fruit must be fully ripe before eating to avoid irritation.
   • She described the taste of ceriman as a mix of pineapple and banana.
   • Fresh ceriman is a rare delicacy in tropical markets.