tamarillon.
/taməˈrɪləʊ/ New Zealand.
= tree tomato n. at tree n. Compounds 2a(b).
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1966 N.Z. Herald 6 Sept. 5 The familiar tree tomato will go under the name of tamarillo after January 31, next year.
1966 N.Z. Herald 6 Sept. 5 It is hoped that export markets for both raw and processed fruit may be more successful with the use of this new, sub-tropical-sounding name.
1969 N.Z. News 23 July 4/5 Oranges, lemons,..tamarillos and chinese gooseberries are now in their shortest supply for several years.
1979 Times 17 Nov. 26/4 Specialities from New Zealand, including..tamarellos [sic].
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