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Definition of yamamomo
yamamomo
/ˌjɑːməˈmoʊmoʊ/
ya · ma · mo · mo
Plural:yamamomos
yamamomo Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
12
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
The sweet, tart, and edible crimson to dark purple-red fruit of the Japanese bayberry tree, native to eastern Asia and consumed fresh or in preserves.
Example
"We enjoyed a refreshing glass of juice made from freshly pressed yamamomo during our summer visit to Kochi."
2
An evergreen subtropical tree native to eastern Asia, cultivated for its ornamental foliage and its edible berry-like fruit.
Example
"The botanical garden featured a mature yamamomo whose dense canopy provided excellent shade along the pathway."
Synonyms
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from Japanese 'yamamomo' (山桃), literally translating to 'mountain peach', from 'yama' (mountain) and 'momo' (peach).
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Yamamomo. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/yamamomo