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naranjilla

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Solanum quitoense, a subtropical perennial plant from northwestern South America.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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noun

Meaning 2

The edible fruit of this plant.

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noun

Meaning 3

small perennial shrub cultivated in uplands of South America for its edible bright orange fruits resembling tomatoes or oranges

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Synonyms: Solanum quitoense

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: shrub, bush

History

Etymology

From Spanish naranjilla.