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ilama

ilama

9.9
A tropical fruit with soft white flesh and a pink tinge
  • noun
  • /ɪˈlɑːmə/
  • US
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  • The ilama is prized in Central America for its sweet, creamy flesh.

Examples

  • We tasted an ilama smoothie made with freshly harvested fruit.

  • Farmers in Florida have started cultivating ilamas for specialty markets.

  • The ilama is a delicious fruit.

  • Have you ever tried an ilama?

  • The ilama is often enjoyed fresh due to its unique flavor and creamy texture.

  • In markets across Central America, you can find ilamas displayed alongside other exotic fruits.

  • Many people love to eat an ilama after it has fully ripened for the best taste.

Compounds

ilama tree
  • US
9.9

A tropical American tree that makes whitish fruit with a pink tint and soft sweet inside

Surface Forms

ilama singular
ilamas plural

Etymology

The word ilama comes from a native Central American name for the fruit and the tree. That's why ilama now names the whitish, pink-tinged fruit of this tropical plant, a fruit related to the custard apple.