soursop

• Substantivo que designa uma pequena árvore tropical americana que produz frutos grandes, suculentos e levemente ácidos, ou o próprio fruto, que é grande, espinhoso e tem polpa adstringente, parente da fruta-do-conde.

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.

   Árvore tropical

   • 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.

   Sinônimosguanabanaprickly custard apple

2. Edible fruitB1formalculinary

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

   Fruta comestível

   • 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.

   Sinônimosguanabanaprickly custard apple