passion fruit

noun

: the edible fruit of a passionflower
especially : the small roundish purple or yellow fruit of a Brazilian passionflower (Passiflora edulis) grown commercially in warmer parts of the U.S. compare granadilla

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The proof of the home’s sustainability is right in the center of the dome: a green space fueled by recycled water to grow passion fruit, dragon fruit, and vines. Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 28 Mar. 2025 Delight in creations such as white chocolate cherry blossom mousse and passion fruit cremeux. Taryn White, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025 Björk’s infamous 2001 Oscars swan dress takes flight as a delicate pavlova with passion fruit ganache, while Jennifer Lopez’s game-changing green Versace number appears as a tropical coconut mousse with pineapple-lime chutney on pistachio sponge. Ritu Upadhyay, WWD, 28 Feb. 2025 Specials include Oysters & Caviar – four local oysters, crème fraiche, passion fruit emulsion, paddlefish caviar and chive oil for $35, Roasted Oysters with charcoal butter, parsnip aioli and ponzu for $23 and Lobster Risotto with Brussels sprouts, red curry and tarragon butter for $65. Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 11 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for passion fruit

Word History

First Known Use

1752, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of passion fruit was in 1752

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“Passion fruit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/passion%20fruit. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.

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