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Definition of starfruit

starfruit

/ˈstɑːr.fruːt/
star · fruit
Plural:starfruits
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• noun

1

The golden-yellow, crisp, juicy fruit of the tropical carambola tree (Averrhoa carambola), which has five prominent longitudinal ridges that form a five-pointed star when sliced horizontally.

Example

"She garnished the tropical fruit salad with thin, star-shaped slices of fresh starfruit."

2

The small, bushy evergreen tree (Averrhoa carambola) in the wood sorrel family (Oxalidaceae), native to tropical Southeast Asia and cultivated for its edible ridged fruit.

Example

"They planted a young starfruit in the orchard alongside the mango and papaya trees."

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• Nearby Words

starer
starfish
starflower
starfruit
stargaze
stargazer
stargazing

Word Origin & Etymology

A compound formed from 'star' and 'fruit', referring to the distinctive five-pointed star shape visible when the fruit is cut in cross-section.

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