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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [cher-uh-moi-uh]
- /ˌtʃɛr əˈmɔɪ ə/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [cher-uh-moi-uh]
- /ˌtʃɛr əˈmɔɪ ə/
Definitions of cherimoya word
- noun cherimoya a deciduous shrub or small tree, native to the Andean highlands, which produces an oval fruit with cream-coloured flesh 3
- noun cherimoya the fruit of this shrub or tree 3
- noun cherimoya a subtropical South American fruit tree (Annona cherimola) of the custard-apple family having heart-shaped, edible fruit with a rough skin and white pulp 3
- noun cherimoya this fruit 3
- noun cherimoya a tropical American tree, Annona cherimola, having leaves with velvety, hairy undersides and yellow-to-brown fragrant flowers. 1
- noun cherimoya the large, edible fruit of this tree, having leathery, scalelike skin and soft pulp. 1
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Origin of cherimoya
First appearance:
before 1730 One of the 48% newest English words
1730-40; < American Spanish chirimoya name of the fruit; of uncertain origin; alleged analysis as Quechua chiri cold + muyu wheel, circle is probably spurious
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Parts of speech for Cherimoya
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cherimoya popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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- how to eat cherimoya?
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- how to pollinate cherimoya?
- cherimoya how to grow?
- how to grow cherimoya from seed?
- how to ripen cherimoya?
- how to take care of cherimoya tree?
- cherimoya where to buy?
- how to grow cherimoya seeds?
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