Eggfruit (Noun)
Meaning
Ovoid orange-yellow mealy sweet fruit of Florida and West Indies.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The eggfruit was a unique and delicious addition to the tropical fruit salad.
- Eggfruits are often eaten fresh or used in jams and preserves in the Caribbean.
- During a trip to Jamaica, I sampled a slice of eggfruit for the first time and enjoyed its subtle sweetness.
- In some parts of Florida, eggfruit trees can be found growing wild, their fruit ripening on the branches.
- The vendor at the farmer's market offered samples of exotic fruits, including a sweet and creamy eggfruit.