bilimbi

noun

bi·​lim·​bi

bəˈlimbē

variants or bilimbing

-ˈlim(ˌ)biŋ

plural -s

1

: an East Indian evergreen tree (Averrhoa bilimbi) resembling the carambola

2

: the very acid fruit of the bilimbi that is used for preserves or pickles compare carambola

Word History

Etymology

Konkani & Malay; Konkani bilimbī, from Malay bĕlimbing

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