soursop

[ souuhr-sop, sou-er- ]

noun

1. the large, dark-green, slightly acid, pulpy fruit of a small West Indian tree, Annona muricata, of the annona family.
2. the tree itself.

soursop

/ ˈsaʊəˌsɒp /

noun

1. a small West Indian tree, Annona muricata, having large spiny fruit: family Annonaceae
2. the fruit of this tree, which has a tart edible pulp Compare sweetsop

Word History and Origins

Origin of soursop¹

First recorded in 1660–70; sour + sop

Word History and Origins

Origin of soursop¹

C19: so called because of the flavour and consistency of the pulp

Example Sentences

Every flavor imaginable—sugar apple, tamarind, soursop, guava, mango, coconut.

From Literature

A full kitchen awaited, filled with produce they had grown in their own yard: coconut, sweet peppers, plantains, bay leaves, breadfruit, soursop and more.

From New York Times

The couple set up the farm six years ago, largely growing fruit and vegetables including lemons, bananas and soursop.

From BBC

But there’s one I keep returning to: the soursop, a member of the Annonaceae family and relative of the cherimoya and pawpaw.

From New York Times

Yes, they sell fragrant, juicy lychees, rambutans, mangosteens, dragon fruit, soursop and more.

From New York Times