elephant apple en · NOUN
Etymology
Compound of elephant + apple. Limonia acidissima: due to the skin of the fruit being akin to the skin of elephants.
Meanings
- The fruit of several tropical Asian trees: ▸ species of Dillenia, especially ▸ otenga (Dillenia indica)
- The fruit of several tropical Asian trees: ▸ species of Dillenia, especially ▸ katmon (Dillenia philippinensis)
- The fruit of several tropical Asian trees: ▸ wood apple, a citrus relative (Limonia acidissima)
- The fruit of several tropical Asian trees: ▸ bael, another citrus relative (Aegle marmelos)
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| elephant apples | Number=Plur | lexicographic |