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Meaning of SOURSOP

Pronunciation:  'saûu`sâp

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [n]  large spiny tropical fruit with tart pulp related to custard apples
  2. [n]  small tropical American tree bearing large succulent slightly acid fruit
 
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 Synonyms: Annona muricata, guanabana, prickly custard apple, soursop tree
 
 See Also: Annona muricata, custard apple, custard apple, custard apple tree, guanabana, prickly custard apple, soursop, soursop, soursop tree

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Sour"sop`\, n. (Bot.)
The large succulent and slightly acid fruit of a small tree
({Anona muricata}) of the West Indies; also, the tree itself.
It is closely allied to the custard apple.
 

 

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