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Definition of asimina

asimina

/əˈsɪmɪnə/
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Plural:asiminas
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asimina Lexical Profile

• noun

1

North American A genus of small deciduous trees and shrubs native to eastern North America, belonging to the custard apple family (Annonaceae) and noted for bearing large, fleshy, edible fruits.

Example

"The most widely known species within the genus Asimina is the American pawpaw, whose fruit features a creamy texture and tropical flavor."

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• Nearby Words

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asp
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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Native American Algonquian word 'assimin', which was adapted into French as 'assiminier' by early colonists to describe the North American pawpaw.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Asimina. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/asimina
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