macambo
macambo Lexical Profile
• noun
The large, oblong, ridged pod-like fruit of the tropical tree Theobroma bicolor, closely related to cacao, containing sweet, aromatic yellowish pulp and edible seeds.
"At the Amazonian market, we sampled fresh macambo pulp and bought a bag of its roasted seeds."
The large, nutrient-rich seed of the macambo fruit, often roasted and eaten as a crunchy, nutty snack or ground to make a mild chocolate substitute.
"Lightly salted and roasted macambo makes a crunchy, protein-rich alternative to almonds or cacao nibs."
A tropical understory tree (Theobroma bicolor) native to Central and South America, cultivated in the Amazon basin for its edible fruit and seeds.
"Indigenous farmers often grow the macambo alongside traditional cacao trees in shaded agroforestry systems."
• Rhymes for macambo
Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from American Spanish macambo, derived from an indigenous Amazonian language of South America.
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