tamarillo
English
editEtymology
editA Spanish-language-sounding neologism chosen by the New Zealand Tree Tomato Promotions Council in New Zealand in 1967. Appears to be a blend of tamarind and Spanish tomatillo.
Noun
edittamarillo (plural tamarillos)
- A small tree or shrub (Solanum betaceum syn. Cyphomandra betacea) which bears edible fruits.
- A fruit of this tree.
Synonyms
editTranslations
editSolanum betaceum
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fruit
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