lulo
lulo Lexical Profile
• noun
A subtropical, orange-colored fruit native to the Andes region of northwestern South America (specifically Colombia and Ecuador), characterized by a green interior and a tangy, citrus-like flavor resembling a cross between rhubarb and lime.
"While visiting Bogotá, she enjoyed a traditional breakfast accompanied by a refreshing glass of sweetened lulo juice."
The nightshade plant (Solanum quitoense) that bears the lulo fruit, typically grown in the high altitudes of the Andes mountains.
"The farmer planted several rows of lulo in the mountainous terrain, hoping the mild climate would yield a bountiful harvest."
• Rhymes for lulo
Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from American Spanish 'lulo', which ultimately derives from the Quechua word 'ruru', meaning 'fruit' or 'seed'.
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