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Definition of lanzones
lanzones
/lænˈzoʊniːz/
lan · zo · nes
Plural:lanzones
lanzones Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
10
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A small, round or oval tropical fruit native to Southeast Asia, featuring a pale brown leathery skin and translucent, sweet-sour fleshy segments.
Example
"We bought a large cluster of freshly picked lanzones from the market while vacationing in the Philippines."
2
The tropical tree of the mahogany family that bears the lanzones fruit, extensively cultivated in Southeast Asia.
Example
"Farmers in the province cultivate lanzones alongside other tropical trees like rambutan and durian."
Synonyms
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from Philippine Spanish 'lanzones', the plural of 'lanzón', which was adapted from indigenous Southeast Asian terms (such as Malay 'langsat') for the tree and its fruit.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Lanzones. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/lanzones