Search Dictionary
Definition of atemoya

atemoya

/ˌæt.əˈmɔɪ.ə/
at · e · moy · a
Plural:atemoyas
JUMP TO:

atemoya Lexical Profile

atemoya Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A heart-shaped or rounded tropical fruit with pale green, bumpy skin and sweet, juicy white flesh, produced by a hybrid cross between the sugar apple (Annona squamosa) and the cherimoya (Annona cherimola).

Example

"We bought a fresh atemoya at the farmers' market, eager to taste its unique flavor that resembles a blend of pineapple and vanilla."

2

The fast-growing tropical tree of the Annonaceae family that bears the atemoya fruit, cultivated widely in tropical and subtropical regions such as Florida, Taiwan, and Australia.

Example

"The farmer planted an orchard of atemoya trees to take advantage of the local subtropical climate."

• Rhymes for atemoya

• Nearby Words

asynchronously
at
atbarah
atemoya
athabasca
athabasca falls
athabascan

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 20th century as a portmanteau blending 'ate' (an old Mexican name for the sugar apple) and 'moya' (from cherimoya), reflecting its botanical origin as a hybrid of the two fruits.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Atemoya. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/atemoya
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Word Games & Solvers
Word FinderScrabble Word FinderWords With Friends CheatWordle SolverAnagram Solver
Dictionary & Reference
DictionarySynonymsAntonymsWords
Community
Contact UsEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.