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Definition of caimito
caimito
/kaɪˈmiːtoʊ/
cai · mi · to
Plural:caimitos
caimito Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
12
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• 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."
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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 Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/caimito