English Explanatory Dictionary

snake fruit

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A tropical fruit produced by the palm species Salacca zalacca, native to Indonesia, characterized by its reddish-brown, scale-like rind.

Word forms

snake fruit snake fruits

Etymology

So named for its reddish-brown, scaly exterior, which resembles the skin of a snake.

Synonyms

salak
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