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Definition of babaco
babaco
/bəˈbɑːkoʊ/
ba · ba · co
Plural:babacos
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CEFR
C2
Grade
12
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
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• noun
1
A torpedo-shaped, seedless fruit native to the Andean valleys of Ecuador, which is a natural hybrid of two mountain papaya species and possesses a flavor resembling a mix of strawberry, papaya, and kiwi.
Example
"For dessert, the chef prepared a refreshing sorbet using fresh babaco and a hint of mint."
2
The small, unbranched tropical tree that bears the babaco fruit, often cultivated in subtropical regions or greenhouses.
Example
"The babaco is well-suited for greenhouse cultivation because it requires a relatively cool, frost-free climate to thrive and produce its heavy clusters of fruit."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from Ecuadorian Spanish 'babaco', likely of indigenous Quechuan origin, referring to the native mountain papaya hybrid.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Babaco. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/babaco