Kitambilla (Noun)
Meaning 1
A small shrubby spiny tree cultivated for its maroon-purple fruit with sweet purple pulp tasting like gooseberries; Sri Lanka and India.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The kitambilla fruit has been a staple in traditional Sri Lankan and Indian cuisine for centuries.
- A small group of children gathered under the kitambilla tree to taste its sweet maroon-purple fruit.
- Tartness of the kitambilla's purple pulp was a perfect combination with the spiciness of the sambal.
- After searching through the local market, I finally found some kitambilla fruits to make a refreshing dessert.
- Kitambilla trees were commonly seen in the rural landscapes of both Sri Lanka and India.
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Meaning 2
Maroon-purple gooseberry-like fruit of India having tart-sweet purple pulp used especially for preserves.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The kitambilla fruit was often used in jams and jellies in traditional Indian recipes.
- Mixing kitambilla with sugar and lemon juice results in a delicious homemade syrup.
- Kitambilla trees were abundant in the Indian region, providing a staple fruit for the local population.
- The sweet and tangy taste of kitambilla made it a favorite among native Indian fruit lovers.
- To preserve the kitambilla fruit for longer periods, housewives in India would often make pickles and marmalades.