Tropical Fruits

noun a long curved fruit with a yellow skin and soft, sweet flesh

adjective describing word that modifies a noun, in this case 'banana' can be used to describe the color, size, or taste of the fruit

• The banana is a popular fruit known for its high potassium content.
• I always pack a banana in my lunch because they're easy to eat on the go.
• I slipped on a banana peel and almost fell flat on my face!
• She's as slippery as a banana peel, you never know what she'll do next.

noun A person from or native to the Dominican Republic

adjective Relating to the Dominican Republic or its people

• The Dominican Republic is a country located in the Caribbean.
• My friend is Dominican and she makes the best rice and beans.
• I met this cool Dominican dude at the party last night.
• The Dominican community is like a tight-knit family.

noun a tropical plant or animal

adjective relating to or characteristic of the tropics, typically hot and humid

• The tropical climate of the region attracts many tourists every year.
• I love going to tropical destinations for vacation.
• Let's hit up a tropical beach this weekend!
• Her personality is like a tropical breeze, always refreshing and uplifting.

noun a type of tropical fruit native to Southeast Asia, known for its sweet and tangy flavor

• The lanzones is a tropical fruit that is native to Southeast Asia.
• I love snacking on lanzones while watching TV.
• Hey, pass me some of those lanzones, they're so good!
• The lanzones of our friendship is the shared memories we have together.

noun the fruit of a cactus species indigenous to the Americas

• Dragon fruit, also known as pitaya, is a tropical fruit that is rich in antioxidants.
• I tried dragon fruit for the first time and it was surprisingly delicious!
• Have you ever tasted dragon fruit? It's pretty lit.
• Her personality is like a dragon fruit - tough on the outside but sweet on the inside.

noun a tropical fruit with a sweet and tangy flavor, known for its purple rind and white segmented flesh

• The mangosteen is a tropical fruit that is known for its sweet and tangy flavor.
• I tried a mangosteen for the first time and it was delicious!
• Have you ever tasted a mangosteen? It's bomb!
• The mangosteen symbolizes the exotic and unique flavors of Southeast Asia.

noun a type of tropical fruit with a sweet, creamy flesh

adjective describing the type of fruit known as custard apple

• The custard apple is a tropical fruit with a sweet flavor and creamy texture.
• I love snacking on custard apples during the summer.
• Custard apples are the bomb, so delicious!
• Her smile was as sweet as a custard apple.

noun a tropical fruit with green skin and soft, white, juicy flesh containing black seeds

• The soursop fruit is known for its unique flavor and health benefits.
• Have you ever tried soursop juice? It's so refreshing!
• Soursop is the bomb! I can't get enough of it.
• Her smile was as sweet as soursop on a hot summer day.

noun a tropical fruit with sweet, yellow flesh and a green skin, also known as papaya

• The scientific name for pawpaw is Asimina triloba.
• I love snacking on fresh pawpaw slices.
• Let's go grab some pawpaw from the market.
• Her smile was as sweet as a ripe pawpaw.

noun a tropical fruit with a red spiky outer skin and sweet white flesh

• The rambutan is a tropical fruit native to Southeast Asia.
• I love snacking on rambutans, they're so juicy!
• Let's grab some rambutans and chill by the pool.
• The spiky exterior of the rambutan represents the tough exterior people put up to protect themselves.

noun a tropical fruit-bearing tree native to the Caribbean and Central and South America, also known as Spanish lime or mamoncillo

• The genipap tree is native to tropical regions and produces a sweet fruit used in various culinary dishes.
• Have you ever tried genipap fruit? It's so delicious!
• I heard that genipap fruit is the bomb!
• Her voice was as smooth and sweet as genipap nectar.

noun a tropical fruit tree native to the Americas, also known as Spanish plum

adjective describing the color of the fruit as red

• The red mombin tree produces small, sweet fruits that are popular in tropical regions.
• I love snacking on red mombin fruits when they're in season.
• Have you tried the red mombin fruit yet? It's bomb!
• Her cheeks were as red as a ripe red mombin fruit.

noun a tropical fruit native to the Amazon rainforest with a brown, fuzzy skin and white pulp containing large seeds

• The cupuacu fruit is known for its creamy texture and unique flavor.
• Have you ever tried cupuacu juice? It's so refreshing!
• I could really go for some cupuacu ice cream right now.
• Her voice was as smooth and rich as cupuacu chocolate.

noun a type of fruit-bearing tree native to tropical regions

• The abongos are a type of tropical fruit that grow in South America.
• I heard abongos are really popular in smoothie bowls.
• Let's grab some abongos and make a fruit salad.
• His mind was a jungle of abongos, filled with exotic thoughts and ideas.

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

• Acerola is a tropical fruit rich in vitamin C and antioxidants.
• I love snacking on acerola berries, they're so juicy and sweet.
• Have you tried acerola juice? It's bomb!
• The acerola tree stood tall and proud, bearing its fruits like jewels.

noun a member of an indigenous people of Honduras and Nicaragua

adjective relating to the Achuas people or their language

• The indigenous tribe in the Amazon rainforest is known for their use of achuas in traditional ceremonies.
• I heard that achuas are a popular ingredient in the local cuisine.
• Let's grab some achuas and chill by the river.
• Her words were like achuas, bringing a sense of warmth and comfort to the situation.

noun a tropical fruit native to West Africa, also known as Blighia sapida

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• The ackee fruit is a tropical fruit native to West Africa.
• I tried ackee and saltfish for the first time and it was delicious!
• Let's whip up some ackee and dumplings for breakfast tomorrow.
• The ackee tree symbolizes resilience and strength in Jamaican culture.

noun a genus of palm trees native to the Caribbean and South America

• The acrocomia palm tree is native to tropical regions and is known for its tall stature and large, spiky leaves.
• I saw a bunch of acrocomia trees while on vacation in the Caribbean.
• Those acrocomia palms are really cool-looking, huh?
• The acrocomia tree stood tall and proud, a symbol of resilience and strength in the face of adversity.

noun a type of fruit native to Africa that is commonly used in cooking

• African breadfruit, also known as Treculia africana, is a staple food in many West African countries.
• Have you ever tried African breadfruit? It's really delicious!
• I'm craving some African breadfruit right now, it's so good!
• The African breadfruit tree symbolizes resilience and strength in the face of adversity.