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Definition of caimito

caimito

/kaɪˈmiːtoʊ/
cai · mi · to
Plural:caimitos
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caimito Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A round, tropical fruit native to the Caribbean and Central America, featuring a dark purple or pale green rind and sweet, gelatinous flesh that reveals a star-shaped core when cut crosswise.

Example

"At the tropical fruit stand, we bought a ripe caimito and sliced it in half to reveal its distinctive star pattern."

2

A tropical evergreen tree of the sapodilla family, cultivated for its edible fruit and ornamental foliage which is bright green above and golden-brown beneath.

Example

"The landscaper planted a caimito in the courtyard to provide shade and add a touch of Caribbean botanical beauty to the estate."

• Rhymes for caimito

• Nearby Words

caiman
caiman lizard
caimitillo
caimito
cain
cairn
cairngorms

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish 'caimito', originating from the indigenous Taíno language of the Caribbean.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Caimito. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/caimito
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