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Definition of star fruit

star fruit

Plural:star fruits
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A sweet and tangy tropical fruit from the carambola tree (Averrhoa carambola), native to Southeast Asia, characterized by deep longitudinal ridges that give it the shape of a five-pointed star when cut in cross-section.

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"She garnished the tropical salad with thinly sliced star fruit for a striking visual effect."

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stapler
star
star anise
star fruit
star jasmine
star of bethlehem
star thistle

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Star fruit. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/star%20fruit
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