Definition of granadilla in English:
granadilla
(also grenadilla)
noun ɡranəˈdɪləˌɡrænəˈdɪlə
A passion fruit, or the fruit of a related plant.
鸡蛋果；大果西番莲
This fruit comes from plants of the genus Passiflora, family Passifloraceae, including the giant granadilla (P. quadrangularis), which has large pale fruits
Example sentencesExamples
- The names granadilla and water lemon are also used of the fruits of this group, overlapping with the name passion-fruit in a way which necessitates treating them all together.
- One of the best perks of the buffet is regional produce, including the granadilla, a yellowish-green fruit with sweet, pomegranate-like seeds.
- A pale orange hue marks my favorite, the granadilla drink, made from a passion fruit species native to Central America.
Origin
Late 16th century: Spanish, diminutive of granada 'pomegranate'.
Definition of granadilla in US English:
granadilla
(also grenadilla)
nounˌɡranəˈdiləˌɡrænəˈdɪlə
A passion fruit, or the fruit of a related plant.
鸡蛋果；大果西番莲
This fruit comes from plants of the genus Passiflora, family Passifloraceae, including the giant granadilla (P. quadrangularis), which has large pale fruits
Example sentencesExamples
- A pale orange hue marks my favorite, the granadilla drink, made from a passion fruit species native to Central America.
- The names granadilla and water lemon are also used of the fruits of this group, overlapping with the name passion-fruit in a way which necessitates treating them all together.
- One of the best perks of the buffet is regional produce, including the granadilla, a yellowish-green fruit with sweet, pomegranate-like seeds.
Origin
Late 16th century: Spanish, diminutive of granada ‘pomegranate’.