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bullock's-heart

American  
[bool-uhks-hahrt] / ˈbʊl əksˌhɑrt /
Or bullock heart

noun

  1. the large, edible fruit of a tropical American tree, Annona reticulata.

bullock's heart British  

noun

  1. another name for custard apple custard apple

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Etymology

Origin of bullock's-heart

First recorded in 1865–70; so called from its size, color, and shape

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