star apple

/stɑr ˌæpəl/
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Other forms: star apples

Definitions of star apple
  1. noun
    evergreen tree of West Indies and Central America having edible purple fruit star-shaped in cross section and dark green leaves with golden silky undersides
    synonyms: Chrysophyllum cainito, caimito
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    type of:
    fruit tree
    tree bearing edible fruit
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