Pulasan (Noun)
Meaning 1
East Indian fruit tree bearing fruit similar to but sweeter than that of the rambutan.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Fruit of an East Indian tree similar to the rambutan but sweeter.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- Pulasan fruit is native to the rainforests of East India and Southeast Asia and can be eaten fresh or dried.
- The pulasan is often regarded as a close relative of the rambutan and lychee due to similarities in their appearance.
- Unlike the rambutan, the pulasan has a sweeter taste and softer skin that is less hairy.
- Some Southeast Asian markets also sell pulasan juice which is considered highly nutritious due to its various minerals and vitamins.
- After tasting the sweet pulasan, she decided it was her new favorite exotic fruit.