tamarillo

English

Etymology

Coined in New Zealand as an invented name, but possibly influenced by Spanish tomatillo.

Noun

tamarillo (plural tamarillos)

  1. A small tree or shrub (Solanum betaceum syn. Cyphomandra betacea) which bears edible fruits.
  2. A fruit of that tree.

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