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Definition of pitomba
pitomba
/pɪˈtɑːmbə/
pi · tom · ba
Plural:pitombas
pitomba Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
12
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A small, round, sweet-tart fruit native to South America, particularly Brazil, characterized by its thin orange or yellow skin and juicy, translucent pulp.
Example
"During our trip to northeastern Brazil, we bought a bag of fresh pitombas from a local street vendor."
2
An evergreen tree native to the Amazon basin and Atlantic forest of South America that produces the pitomba fruit, often cultivated as an ornamental or fruit-bearing plant.
Example
"The pitomba thrives in subtropical climates and provides dense shade in addition to its edible harvest."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from Portuguese 'pitomba', originating from the Tupi language word 'pi'tõba', referring to 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 Pitomba. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pitomba