carambola
- noun
- /ˌkɛrəmˈboʊlə/
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carambola
- Slices of carambola add a decorative touch to fruit salads because of their star shape.
Examples
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Farmers in tropical regions often cultivate carambola for its unique appearance and tart flavor.
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I bought a carambola from the local market.
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The carambola tree produces fruit that is crisp and juicy when ripe.
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Have you ever tried a carambola?
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The chef sliced the carambola to add to the fruit salad, creating a beautiful star shape.
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At the tropical fruit market, I spotted a fresh carambola that caught my eye with its unique shape.
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She enjoyed a refreshing drink made with carambola, lime, and mint on a hot summer day.
Synonyms
A tropical tree that makes yellow star-shaped fruit called star fruit
A tropical tree that grows yellow, star-shaped fruit called star fruit
Compounds
- Specialized
A tropical tree that makes yellow star-shaped fruit called star fruit
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Etymology
Carambola for the tree comes from Portuguese and Malay names for the plant from Southeast Asia. The tree makes the starfruit, and each slice looks like a 'star', so imagining a tree full of yellow stars helps you remember the word.