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soncoya

/sɑːnˈkɔɪ.ə/
son · coy · a
Plural:soncoyas
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soncoya Lexical Profile

• noun

1

The large, edible fruit of the soncoya tree, characterized by a brownish, spiky outer rind and aromatic, fibrous, orange-colored flesh.

Example

"At the local market in Oaxaca, we purchased a fresh soncoya and eagerly sliced open its spiny rind to taste the bright orange flesh."

2

A tropical American tree (Annona purpurea) of the custard apple family, native to Mexico and Central America, noted for its large leaves, fragrant flowers, and spiny fruit.

Example

"The farmer planted several soncoya saplings to diversify the tropical fruit yield of his orchard."

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• Nearby Words

son river
sonar
sonata
soncoya
sondheim
sonerila
song

Word Origin & Etymology

From Mexican Spanish 'soncoya' or 'sincuya', likely derived from an indigenous Mesoamerican language.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Soncoya. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/soncoya
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