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balsam pear

/ˈbɔːlsəm pɛər/

翻译: 葫芦科苦瓜属的热带藤本植物,又称凉瓜,其果实表面有瘤状突起,味道极苦,广泛用于亚洲烹饪和民间医药。

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/ˈbɔːlsəm pɛər/C1formalculinary
  • zh葫芦科苦瓜属的热带藤本植物,又称凉瓜,其果实表面有瘤状突起,味道极苦,广泛用于亚洲烹饪和民间医药。

A tropical vine of the gourd family, also known as bitter melon or bitter gourd, whose edible fruit has a bumpy, warty skin and a very bitter taste, commonly used in Asian cuisine and traditional medicine.

  1. Bitter melonB1formal

    A tropical vine of the gourd family, Momordica charantia, whose edible fruit has a bitter taste and is used in cooking and traditional medicine.

    zh苦瓜

    • Balsam pear is a key ingredient in many Asian stir-fries.
    • The juice of balsam pear is believed to help regulate blood sugar.
    • She stuffed the balsam pear with spiced minced meat.