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grenadillo


Meanings
  • noun

    A small, bright red fruit that grows on the grenadier plant.

    - "The grenadillo fruit is often used in jams and jellies."
    - "I love the sweet taste of fresh grenadillo."

Rhymes
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belly , jelly,elly , melly
Variants
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granadilla , granadillas
Etymology
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The name 'grenadillo' comes from the Spanish word 'granada', meaning pomegranate, due to the similar shape and size of the fruit.


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  1. Grenadillo is also known as 'guavaabana' or 'granadilla' in some countries.

  2. The grenadillo plant is a type of banana plant, belonging to the Musaceae family.


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  1. grenadier: A soldier who carries a grenade, a large explosive device.

  2. grenade: A military explosive device, also called a grenade.


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In Latin American countries, grenadillo is often used to make a non-alcoholic drink called 'chicha de granada' or 'granada' for short.

How to Memorize "grenadillo"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a small, bright red fruit with a smooth surface and a similar shape to a pomegranate.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'grenadillo' with the color red and the taste of sweetness.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember that 'grenadillo' is a type of fruit that is often used in jams and jellies, like 'grape jelly' and 'strawberry jam'.


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