star fruit

noun

1. carambola ( def 2 ).

star fruit

noun

1. another name for carambola

Word History and Origins

Origin of star fruit¹

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

Instead, it’s ripe, with notes of guava and star fruit and a hint of wild herbs.

From Washington Post

The common Star-fruit (Actinocarpus damsonium) has only six carpels, which are so arranged as to form a star-like fruit when ripe.

From Project Gutenberg