Yellow Mombin (Noun)

Meaning ¹

Yellow oval tropical fruit.

Classification

Nouns denoting foods and drinks.

Synonyms

• Hog Plum

Hypernyms

• Edible Fruit

Meaning ²

Tropical American tree having edible yellow fruit.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Examples

• The yellow mombin is a tropical American tree with a single trunk and a dense, rounded crown.
• In Panama the yellow mombin is a common tree, found in the provinces of Colón and Panama.
• The yellow mombin has a smooth, thin skin that is yellow when the fruit is ripe.
• In Brazil the yellow mombin is also called "caja," and its fruit is used to make jams and preserves.
• The wood of the yellow mombin is used for furniture-making and construction in many parts of its range.

Synonyms

• Spondias Mombin
• Yellow Mombin Tree
• Hog Plum

Hypernyms

• Fruit Tree