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Definition of soncoya
soncoya
/sɑːnˈkɔɪ.ə/
son · coy · a
Plural:soncoyas
soncoya Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
12
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• 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."
Synonyms
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Mexican Spanish 'soncoya' or 'sincuya', likely derived from an indigenous Mesoamerican language.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Soncoya. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/soncoya