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jocote

jocote

9.9
A small tropical tree that grows red or purple fruit you can eat
  • noun
  • /hoʊˈkoʊteɪ/
  • US
translation icon : jocote
  • We bought a basket of fresh jocote from the local market.

Examples

  • The jocote tree thrives in warm, tropical climates throughout Central America.

  • Children enjoy eating ripe jocote as a sweet and tangy snack.

  • The jocote tree is known for its sweet fruit.

  • I love eating jocotes during the summer.

  • Children enjoy eating ripe jocote as a sweet and tangy snack.

  • The jocote tree thrives in warm, tropical climates throughout Central America.

  • We bought a basket of fresh jocote from the local market.

Synonyms

Spondias purpurea
vsjocote
  • Specialized
9.9

A tropical shrub or small tree that grows purple edible fruit called jocote

is the common name used instead of the scientific term
mombin tree
vsjocote
  • Specialized
9.9

A small tropical tree that makes purple fruit

is the exact species rather than the broader genus group
mombin
vsjocote
  • UK
9.9

A tropical tree or its small edible fruit, like a plum

is a single species limited to the Americas with purplish fruit

Surface Forms

jocote singular
jocotes plural

Etymology

Jocote comes from the Central American Nahuatl word xocotl, which means 'sour fruit'; Spanish speakers borrowed it for the small red fruit. This helps you remember that a jocote is often a little sour or tart when ripe.