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• noun (Context 1)
Any of various tropical and subtropical spiny evergreen shrubs or small trees of the genus Carissa (family Apocynaceae), native to Africa, Asia, and Australia, having glossy leaves, fragrant white star-shaped flowers, and berry-like fruits.
Usage Example
"The thorny karanda hedge along the coastal walkway burst into fragrant white blossoms in late spring."
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karanda
• noun (Context 2)
The edible, plum-shaped red or purple berry-like fruit of certain shrubs of the genus Carissa (especially the Natal plum, Carissa macrocarpa, or karanda, Carissa carandas), having a sweet-tart flavor and eaten fresh or used in jams, jellies, and pies.
Usage Example
"She harvested ripe red carissas from the garden to simmer into a tangy, cranberry-like jam."
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karanda
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Carissa. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/carissa