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Definition of ilama

ilama

/iːˈlɑːmə/
i · la · ma
Plural:ilamas
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ilama Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A sweet, tropical fruit native to Central America, characterized by a thick, pale green or pinkish rind and creamy flesh that tastes similar to a cherimoya or sugar apple.

Example

"We bought a fresh ilama at the local market to enjoy as a refreshing afternoon dessert."

2

The tropical Central American tree belonging to the Annonaceae family that cultivates and bears the ilama fruit.

Example

"The farmer planted several ilama saplings in the orchard, hoping they would thrive in the humid, tropical climate."

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• Rhymes for ilama

• Nearby Words

iiwi
ikelemba
ikelemba river
ilama
ilex
ili
iliad

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish 'ilama', deriving from the Nahuatl word 'ilamatzapotl', which literally translates to 'old woman's sapote' ('ilamatl' meaning old woman and 'tzapotl' meaning soft, sweet fruit).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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