naseberry

[ neyz-ber-ee, -buh-ree ]

noun

, plural nase·ber·ries.

1. the fruit of the sapodilla, Manilkara zapota.
2. the sapodilla tree.

naseberry

/ ˈneɪzˌbɛrɪ /

noun

1. another name for sapodilla

Word History and Origins

Origin of naseberry¹

1690–1700; alteration (by folk etymology) of Spanish or Portuguese néspera < Latin mespila medlar

Word History and Origins

Origin of naseberry¹

C17: from Spanish néspera medlar + berry

Example Sentences

Over the frame and grill a thatchwork of banana leaves had been erected to hold in the piquant smoke of the smoldering naseberry branches beneath.

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In the tropics one sees fruits that do not become bright colored on ripening, such as the breadfruit, the custard apple, the naseberry, the mango.

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But we make a list of those whose names we do know, and here they are: oranges, bananas, plantains, limes, lemons, cocoanuts, bread-fruit, bread nuts, pomegranates, dates, figs, pawpaws, the tamarind, sugar apple, grosella, mammee, guava, granadilla, naseberry, alligator pears, shaddocks, and Indian plums.

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