mamoncillo
- noun
- /məˈmɒnsiˌjoʊ/
- US
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mamoncillo
- Children enjoyed snacking on the sweet flesh of the mamoncillo fruit after school.
Examples
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The mamoncillo tree produces small fruits that are sweet and juicy, making them a favorite snack in many tropical regions.
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The mamoncillo is popular at Caribbean markets during the summer months.
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You can find mamoncillo trees growing along many rural roadsides in Puerto Rico.
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I love eating mamoncillo during the summer.
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Have you ever tried mamoncillos from the local market?
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During my visit to the Caribbean, I discovered that mamoncillo is often sold at local markets and is enjoyed by many.
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The kids gathered mamoncillo fruits from the tree in their backyard, excited to taste the delicious pulp inside.
Synonyms
A tropical tree that makes small sweet green fruits people eat
A tropical tree that makes small sweet fruits with thick green skin and juicy pulp
A tropical tree that produces small green fruits with sweet, juicy flesh
A tropical tree that has small green fruits with sweet juicy pulp
A tropical tree that grows small round fruits with green skin and sweet, juicy flesh
A tropical American tree that has small sweet green fruits
A tropical American tree that bears small sweet juicy fruits with green skin
Surface Forms
Etymology
Mamoncillo comes from Spanish and is a small form of mamón, which means 'sucker' or 'breast'. A helpful way to remember the name is to think of how you eat the fruit: you pop the skin and suck the sweet pulp, so the name means 'little sucker'.
