annona

[ uh-noh-nuh ]

noun

1. any of various trees and shrubs of the genus Annona, native to tropical America, and grown for their edible fruits.

Word History and Origins

Origin of annona¹

First recorded in 1760–70; from New Latin, from Central American Spanish anona, anon, allegedly from Taíno (Hispaniola) anon

Example Sentences

And if you cannot find these producers, other options include Cantinarte, Marina Cvetic, Cataldi Madonna, Annona, Praesidium, Atilia, De Angelis Corvi and, if you have the money, Valentini and Emidio Pepe.

From New York Times

The Custard Apple, annona reticulata, is a genus of the polygynia order, class polyandria.

From Project Gutenberg

Soursop, annona muricata, of the polygynia order, polyandria class.

From Project Gutenberg

Sugar Apple, annona squamosa, another genus of the polygynia order, polyandria class.

From Project Gutenberg

The fiery wreck occurred on a curve about a mile outside of Annona, a town about 150 miles northeast of Dallas.

From Seattle Times