achacha
achacha Lexical Profile
• noun
A small, egg-shaped tropical fruit native to the Bolivian Amazon basin, characterized by its tough, bright orange skin and sweet, tangy white flesh; it is closely related to the mangosteen.
"For dessert, the chef prepared a refreshing sorbet using the vibrant, tart juice of the achacha."
The tropical evergreen tree (Garcinia humilis) that bears the achacha fruit, cultivated primarily in South America and parts of Australia.
"The farmer planted a new grove of achacha to meet the rising demand for exotic tropical fruits in the local markets."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from the Guaraní language, where it translates to 'honey kiss'. The fruit is native to the Amazon basin in Bolivia but has recently been commercialized in Australia.
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