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Definition of pitahaya

pitahaya

/ˌpiːtəˈhaɪ.ə/
pi · ta · ha · ya
Plural:pitahayas
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pitahaya Lexical Profile

pitahaya Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The edible fruit of several species of climbing cacti native to the Americas, characterized by a bright pink or yellow exterior with prominent green scales and sweet, seed-speckled flesh; widely known as the dragon fruit.

Example

"For breakfast, she prepared a tropical smoothie bowl topped with fresh mango, kiwi, and sliced pitahaya."

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• Rhymes for pitahaya

• Nearby Words

pit
pit viper
pita
pitahaya
pitanga
pitapat
pitaya

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish 'pitahaya', originating from the Taíno language of the Caribbean, referring to the scaly appearance of the 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 Pitahaya. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pitahaya
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