caimitillo
/kaɪmɪˈtiːjoʊ/
noun
- A tropical American tree (Chrysophyllum oliviforme) that produces small, edible purple fruits, also known as the satinleaf tree.
- We planted a caimitillo near the fence because it grows well in sandy soil.
- The caimitillo tree in the backyard is covered with ripe purple fruits.
- The children love picking caimitillo fruits straight from the branch.
- The small, round, purple fruit of the caimitillo tree, which has sweet, milky flesh.
- She made a jam from the caimitillo she harvested in the garden.
- For dessert, we had fresh caimitillo with a sprinkle of lime juice.
- The market sells caimitillo in small baskets during the summer.
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