averrhoa

noun

Meaning

A genus of tropical trees in the wood-sorrel family, best known for producing edible fruits like the starfruit.

Examples

Botanists classify the carambola tree within the genus Averrhoa.
The leaves of the Averrhoa species are known for their sensitivity to touch.

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averrhoa

noun

Pronunciation: /əˈvɛroʊə/

Definition

A genus of tropical trees in the wood-sorrel family, best known for producing edible fruits like the starfruit.

Examples

Botanists classify the carambola tree within the genus Averrhoa.
The leaves of the Averrhoa species are known for their sensitivity to touch.

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