Kitembilla (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 kitembilla fruit is rich in antioxidants and has been used in traditional medicine for centuries in Sri Lanka and India.
- Locals in Sri Lanka often eat the kitembilla fruit raw or use it to make jams and preserves.
- Kitembilla trees are commonly found in the dry zones of Sri Lanka and are known for their spiny branches.
- The sweet and slightly tart taste of kitembilla pulp makes it a popular ingredient in Indian desserts.
- In some parts of India, kitembilla is used to make a sweet and tangy chutney that is served with snacks and meals.
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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 kitembilla fruit is often used to make jams and preserves due to its unique tart-sweet flavor.
- In some parts of India, kitembilla is considered a delicacy and is served as a sweet and tangy dessert.
- Kitembilla trees are commonly found in the tropical regions of India, where the fruit is harvested during the summer months.
- The purple pulp of the kitembilla fruit is rich in antioxidants and is often used in traditional Indian medicine.
- Kitembilla chutney is a popular condiment in many Indian households, made by cooking the fruit with spices and vinegar.