Acerola

Pronunciation: /əˈsɛrələ/

Definitions of acerola

noun a type of tropical fruit-bearing shrub or small tree native to South America, also known as Barbados cherry

Example Sentences

A1 I tried an acerola for the first time and loved its tangy flavor.

A2 The acerola tree produces small red fruits that are high in vitamin C.

B1 Acerola is often used in smoothies and juices for its nutritional benefits.

B2 The acerola fruit is known for its antioxidant properties and is popular in health supplements.

C1 Chefs around the world are experimenting with acerola in various culinary creations.

C2 The demand for acerola products has been steadily increasing due to its health benefits and unique taste.

Examples of acerola in a Sentence

formal Acerola is a tropical fruit rich in vitamin C and antioxidants.

informal I love snacking on acerola berries, they're so juicy and sweet.

slang Have you tried acerola juice? It's bomb!

figurative The acerola tree stood tall and proud, bearing its fruits like jewels.

Grammatical Forms of acerola

• plural: acerolas
• comparative: more acerola
• superlative: most acerola
• present tense: acerola
• future tense: will acerola
• perfect tense: has acerola
• continuous tense: is acerola
• singular: acerola
• positive degree: acerola
• infinitive: to acerola
• gerund: acerolaing
• participle: acerolaed

Origin and Evolution of acerola

First Known Use: 1650 year

Language of Origin: Tupi-Guarani

Story behind the word: The word 'acerola' originated from the Tupi-Guarani language of South America.

Evolution of the word: Originally used by indigenous peoples of South America to refer to the fruit of the acerola cherry tree, the word 'acerola' has since been adopted into various languages around the world to describe this particular type of cherry.