granadilla

Definitions of granadilla
  1. noun
    the egg-shaped edible fruit of tropical American vines related to passionflowers
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    maracuyá
    egg-shaped tropical fruit of certain passionflower vines; used for sherbets and confectionery and drinks
  2. noun
    any of various chiefly tropical American vines some bearing edible fruit
    synonyms: pasionaria
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    type of:
    cepa, parra, vid
    a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface
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