English Explanatory Dictionary

carambola

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A tree species native to southern Asia, Averrhoa carambola.
  2. The fruit of this tree, commonly known as star fruit.
  3. A yellow colour, like that of a carambola.

Pronunciation

/ˌkæɹəmˈbəʊlə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Neøn-carambola.wav

Word forms

carambola carambolas karambola

Etymology

Presumably from Marathi करंबळ (karambaḷ), via Portuguese.

Derived words

caramboxin
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