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. See sweetsop
   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

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

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