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carambola Synonyms
Another word for carambola
Choosing another word for carambola depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A golden-yellow, deeply ridged tropical fruit from the tree Averrhoa carambola, native to Southeast Asia, which reveals a distinct five-pointed star shape when cut in cross-section.
Usage Example
"She garnished the tropical fruit salad with vibrant, star-shaped slices of starfruit."
Strongest
starfruit
• noun (Context 2)
A shot in billiards in which the cue ball successively strikes two other balls; a carom.
Usage Example
"He executed a perfect carom, scoring a critical point that secured his victory in the billiards tournament."
Strongest
carom
cannon
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Carambola. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/carambola