jaboticaba
/ʒəˌboʊtʃɪˈkɑbə/
noun
- A tropical Brazilian tree that produces dark purple, grape-like fruit that grows directly on the trunk and branches.
- I bought fresh jaboticaba at the farmers' market and made jam with it.
- The jaboticaba tree in our backyard is covered in fruit this season.
- Jaboticaba fruit has a sweet, grape-like flavor and a thick skin.
- The edible fruit of the jaboticaba tree.
- The children picked jaboticaba straight from the tree trunk.
- Jaboticaba can be eaten raw or used in wines and jellies.
- She peeled a jaboticaba and ate it right away.