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Definition of 'granadilla'

Random House Webster's College Dictionary

1. (n.) granadilla
the edible fruit of certain passionflowers, esp. Passiflora quadrangularis, of tropical America.

2. granadilla
any of the plants yielding these fruits.

Etymology: (1605–15; < Sp)

Definition of 'granadilla'

Princeton's WordNet

1. (noun) granadilla, giant granadilla, Passiflora quadrangularis
tropical American passionflower yielding the large granadilla fruit

2. (noun) granadilla, sweet granadilla, Passiflora ligularis
considered best for fruit

3. (noun) granadilla, purple granadillo, Passiflora edulis
Brazilian passionflower cultivated for its deep purple fruit

4. (noun) granadilla
the egg-shaped edible fruit of tropical American vines related to passionflowers

Definition of 'granadilla'

Webster Dictionary

1. (noun) granadilla
the fruit of certain species of passion flower (esp. Passiflora quadrangularis) found in Brazil and the West Indies. It is as large as a child's head, and is a good dessert fruit. The fruit of Passiflora edulis is used for flavoring ices

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