carambola

Definitions

1. A tree species native to southern Asia, Averrhoa carambola.
2. The fruit of this tree, commonly known as star fruit.
3. A yellow colour, like that of a carambola.

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Examples

“The carambola tree bears a sour fruit which makes a good tart, and there is a variety which bears a sweet fruit. The tree, though originally, it is said, from the Moluccas, flourishes well on this Coast, and is quite naturalized.”

“She leans out of sight before coming back with a bowl of something—looks like⟳ sliced fresh carambola with salt and chili.”

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