jambolana

Meanings

• A fruit that is native to Central and South America. It belongs to the family Pouteriaceae.

  - "The jambolana tree bears sweet and juicy fruit."
  - "Jambolana is a popular ingredient in Latin American cuisine."

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Rhymes

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mambo , cambo , ambo , combo

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Variants

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jambalaya , jambalayas

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Etymology

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The word 'jambolana' is derived from the Taino language, which was spoken by the indigenous peoples of the Caribbean. The exact meaning of the word in the Taino language is not known, but it is believed to refer to the fruit of the jambolana tree.

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Trivia

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1. The jambolana fruit is also known as the black fruit, the wild fruit, and the South American fruit.

2. The jambolana tree is a medium-sized tree that can grow up to 15 meters (50 feet) tall.

3. The jambolana fruit is rich in vitamins C and B6, as well as minerals such as calcium, potassium, and magnesium.

4. The jambolana fruit is often used in traditional Latin American medicine to treat conditions such as diarrhea, dysentery, and stomach ulcers.

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Related Concepts

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1. Pouteria Caimito: Another fruit that belongs to the same family (Pouteriaceae) as the jambolana fruit. The Pouteria Caimito fruit is also known as the star apple or the caimito. The fruit is native to Central and South America and is characterized by its round shape, soft and juicy flesh, and distinctive star-like pattern of seeds in the center.

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Culture

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The jambolana fruit has been an important part of Latin American culture for centuries. The fruit is often used in traditional dishes and desserts, such as jambolana ice cream, jambolana sorbet, and jambolana pie. The fruit is also sometimes used in non-food contexts, such as in traditional medicine and as a decorative element.

How to Memorize "jambolana"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a tree with large green leaves and a trunk that is covered with rough, brown bark. The tree is native to Central and South America and is commonly known as the jambolana tree.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'jambolana' with the following words and phrases: a fruit native to Central and South America, a member of the Pouteriaceae family, a round fruit with a juicy and sweet flesh, a fruit with a distinctive star-like pattern of seeds in the center.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the following mnemonic to help remember the definition of 'jambolana': 'Juicy And Delicious Brazilian Apple'.

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