granadilla

/ˈgrænəˌdɪlə/

Other forms: granadillas

Definitions of granadilla

1. noun

   tropical American passionflower yielding the large granadilla fruit
   synonyms: Passiflora quadrangularis, giant granadilla

   type of:

   passionflower, passionflower vine

   any of various chiefly tropical American vines some bearing edible fruit
2. noun

   Brazilian passionflower cultivated for its deep purple fruit
   synonyms: Passiflora edulis, purple granadillo

   type of:

   passionflower, passionflower vine

   any of various chiefly tropical American vines some bearing edible fruit
3. noun

   the egg-shaped edible fruit of tropical American vines related to passionflowers
   type of:

   passion fruit

   egg-shaped tropical fruit of certain passionflower vines; used for sherbets and confectionery and drinks
4. noun

   considered best for fruit
   synonyms: Passiflora ligularis, sweet granadilla

   type of:

   passionflower, passionflower vine

   any of various chiefly tropical American vines some bearing edible fruit