Bilimbi Definition
bə-lĭmbē
bilimbis
noun
An evergreen tree (Averrhoa bilimbi) native to tropical Asia and grown for its edible fruits.
American Heritage
The small, sour, greenish or yellowish cucumber-shaped fruit of this tree, eaten as a pickle or used in relishes and various dishes.
American Heritage
The fruit of the tree.
Wiktionary
Synonyms:
- Averrhoa bilimbi
Other Word Forms of Bilimbi
Noun
Singular:
bilimbi
Plural:
bilimbisOrigin of Bilimbi
New Latin bilimbi specific epithet ultimately from Malay belimbing belimbi
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
Malay.
From Wiktionary
Find Similar Words
Find similar words to bilimbi using the buttons below.