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ambarella

/ˌæmbəˈrɛlə/
am · ba · rel · la

Plural:ambarellas
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ambarella Lexical Profile

• noun

1

The oval, edible fruit of a tropical tree belonging to the cashew family, featuring a tough skin that turns golden-yellow when ripe and a crisp, mildly acidic flesh with a flavor resembling pineapple and mango.

Example

"In Southeast Asia, the tart green ambarella is often sliced and eaten raw with a dusting of salt, sugar, and chili powder."


2

A fast-growing tropical tree native to Polynesia and Melanesia, cultivated widely across equatorial regions for its edible fruit and ornamental value.

Example

"The farmer planted an ambarella in the orchard, hoping it would yield an abundance of golden fruit within a few years."

• Rhymes for ambarella

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed into English from Sinhalese 'ambarella' (අඹරැල්ලා), designating the fruit of the tropical tree Spondias dulcis.

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