colocynth

Meanings

• noun

  A type of fruit that is also known as bitter apple or custard apple. It has a hard, green rind and a white, gelatinous flesh.

  - "The explorers discovered a new type of fruit, which they called colocynth."
  - "Colocynth is not a popular fruit in the western world due to its bitter taste."
  - "Some people believe that colocynth has medicinal properties and use it to treat various ailments."

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Synonyms

bitter apple , bitter cucumber , egusi

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Variants

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colocynth , colocynths

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Etymology

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The word colocynth comes from the Greek word kolokynthites, which means 'gourd' or 'melon'.

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Trivia

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1. Colocynth is also known as the 'wild cucumber' or 'bitter gourd'.

2. Colocynth is rich in vitamin C and potassium.

3. Colocynth is native to tropical regions and is commonly grown in India, China, and Africa.

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Related Concepts

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1. Bitter apple: Another name for colocynth due to its bitter taste.

2. Custard apple: Another name for colocynth due to the gelatinous texture of its flesh.

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Culture

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Colocynth has been used in various cultures for its medicinal properties. In Ayurvedic medicine, it is used to treat digestive issues and to detoxify the body. In traditional Chinese medicine, it is used to treat skin conditions and to improve digestion.

How to Memorize "colocynth"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a hard, green fruit with a bitter taste and gelatinous flesh.
   - Visualize the fruit growing on a vine or tree.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word colocynth with the taste of a lemon or a grapefruit.
   - Remember that it is also called a bitter apple or a custard apple.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the first letter of each word in the definition: C for Colocynth, O for Orange-like, L for Long, O for Obtuse, and C for Custard-like.

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