Tamarillo Definition

tămə-rĭlō, -rēyō
tamarillos
noun
A subtropical tree (Cyphomandra betacea) in the nightshade family, native to the central Andes and cultivated especially in New Zealand for its edible fruit.
American Heritage
The tart, dark red or yellow, plumlike fruit of this tree.
American Heritage
Synonyms:
  • tree tomato

Other Word Forms of Tamarillo

Noun

Singular:
tamarillo
Plural:
tamarillos

Origin of Tamarillo

  • Alteration of tomatillo

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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TTATAM

Words Ending With

OLOLLO

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