Part of speech: Noun
acid red or yellow cherry-like fruit of a tropical American shrub very rich in vitamin C
Categories: Berry
Barbados cherry, West indian cherry, Surinam cherry, Malpighia glabra, Acerola
The word "acerola" was borrowed from Spanish acerola.
azarole – A related word in the same word family.
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