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star fruit
star fruit or star·fruit (stär′fro͞ot′)n. See carambola.
[From the shape of its cross section.]ca•ram•bo•la (ˌkær əmˈboʊ lə)
n., pl. -las. 1. a SE Asian tree, Averrhoa carambola, of the family Oxalidaceae, bearing deeply ridged, yellow-brown fruit. 2. Also called star fruit. the fruit itself. [1590–1600; < Portuguese < Marathi karambal] Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | star fruit - deeply ridged yellow-brown tropical fruit; used raw as a vegetable or in salad or when fully ripe as a dessertcarambolaedible fruit - edible reproductive body of a seed plant especially one having sweet fleshAverrhoa carambola, carambola, carambola tree - East Indian tree bearing deeply ridged yellow-brown fruit |
star fruit
 star fruit star fruitWaxy fruit has star shape when cut in slices. Entire fruit is edible, including the waxy skin. Juicy insides are tart, sour. Tastes like mix of apple, pear and citrus. High vitamin C, antioxidants, beta-carotene, fiber, anti-microbial. Useful for blood pressure, vision, cholesterol. Contains oxalic acid, avoid if you have kidney problems. Has compounds that increase medication dosage in body (like grapefruit) Tree grows 15-36 ft (5-12m)star fruit
Synonyms for star fruitnoun deeply ridged yellow-brown tropical fruitSynonymsRelated Words- edible fruit
- Averrhoa carambola
- carambola
- carambola tree
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