tamarillo

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Scrabble points
11
Words With Friends
14
Letters
9
Pronunciation
/ˌtæməɹˈɪləʊ/
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/ˌtæməɹˈɪləʊ/ · /ˌtæməˈɹɪloʊ/

Definition of tamarillo

2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. A small tree or shrub (Solanum betaceum, syn. Cyphomandra betacea) which bears edible fruits, of the tropics of Argentina and Bolivia.
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noun

  1. A small tree or shrub (Solanum betaceum, syn. Cyphomandra betacea) which bears edible fruits, of the tropics of Argentina and Bolivia.
  2. A fruit of this tree.

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Etymology

A Spanish-language-sounding neologism chosen by the New Zealand Tree Tomato Promotions Council in New Zealand in 1967. Appears to be a blend of tamarind and Spanish tomatillo.

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