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Achras

Achras

9.9
A tropical tree with papery leaves and sweet edible fruit called sapodilla
  • noun
  • /ˈækrəs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Achras
  • Many Achras trees have distinctive papery leaves and sweet edible fruit.

Examples

  • The Achras genus is best known for producing the sapodilla fruit.

  • Botanists discovered a new species within the Achras genus in South America.

  • The Achras tree produces delicious fruit.

  • I love the taste of Achras fruit.

  • Botanists discovered a new species within the Achras genus in South America.

  • Many Achras trees have distinctive papery leaves and sweet edible fruit.

  • The Achras genus is best known for producing the sapodilla fruit.

Synonyms

genus Achras
vsAchras
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of tropical trees with papery leaves and large fruit

emphasizes a notable association with sapodilla rather than simple inclusion

Compounds

Achras zapota
  • Specialized
9.9

A large evergreen tree from tropical America that makes sweet fruit and natural chewing gum

genus Achras
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of tropical trees with papery leaves and large fruit

Surface Forms

Achras singular
Achrases plural

Etymology

Achras comes from an old local name for the sapodilla tree in the Americas and is related to Spanish zapote, the name for the sweet fruit. You can remember Achras because these trees give a sticky 'sap' used for 'gum', so the name points to the tropical tree and its fruit.