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babaco

/bəˈbɑːkoʊ/
ba · ba · co

Plural:babacos
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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."

• Rhymes for babaco

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Ecuadorian Spanish 'babaco', likely of indigenous Quechuan origin, referring to the native mountain papaya hybrid.

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