SKIP TO CONTENT

carambola

/ˈkɛrəmˌboʊlə/
IPA guide

Definitions of carambola
  1. noun
    East Indian tree bearing deeply ridged yellow-brown fruit
    see moresee less
    type of:
    fruit tree
    tree bearing edible fruit
  2. noun
    deeply ridged yellow-brown tropical fruit; used raw as a vegetable or in salad or when fully ripe as a dessert
    synonyms: star fruit
    see moresee less
    type of:
    edible fruit
    edible reproductive body of a seed plant especially one having sweet flesh
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘carambola'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family