Definition of Sapodilla

1. Noun. Large tropical American evergreen yielding chicle gum and edible fruit; sometimes placed in genus Achras.

Exact synonyms: Achras Zapota, Manilkara Zapota, Sapodilla Tree
Terms within: Sapodilla Plum, Sapota
Generic synonyms: Fruit Tree
Group relationships: Genus Manilkara, Manilkara

2. Noun. Tropical fruit with a rough brownish skin and very sweet brownish pulp.
Exact synonyms: Sapodilla Plum, Sapota
Generic synonyms: Edible Fruit
Group relationships: Achras Zapota, Manilkara Zapota, Sapodilla Tree

Definition of Sapodilla

1. n. A tall, evergeen, tropical American tree (Achras Sapota); also, its edible fruit, the sapodilla plum.

Definition of Sapodilla

1. Noun. ''Manilkara zapota''; a long-lived, evergreen tree native to the New World tropics. It is also known as Chickoo (also spelled "Chiku") in South Asia. ¹

2. Noun. The fruit from the sapodilla tree. The fruit is 4-8 cm in diameter, has a fuzzy brown skin with earthy brown flesh. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Sapodilla

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Medical Definition of Sapodilla

1. A tall, evergeen, tropical American tree (Achras Sapota); also, its edible fruit, the sapodilla plum. Alternative forms: sapadillo, sappadilo, sappodilla, and zapotilla] Sapodilla plum, the fruit of Achras Sapota. It is about the size of an ordinary quince, having a rough, brittle, dull brown rind, the flesh being of a dirty yellowish white colour, very soft, and deliciously sweet. Called also naseberry. It is eatable only when it begins to be spotted, and is much used in desserts. Origin: Sp. Zapote, sapotillo, zapotillo, Mexican cochit-zapotl. Cf. Sapota. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Sapodilla

sapiential book
sapientially
sapientious
sapientize
sapiently
sapients
sapindaceous
sapindus
sapless
saplessness
saplessnesses
saplike
sapling
saplings
sapo-
sapodilla (current term)
sapodilla family
sapodilla plum
sapodilla tree
sapodillas
sapogenin
sapogenins
sapon-
saponaceous
saponaceousness
saponacity
saponary
saponated
saponatus
saponic acid

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