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passionfruit

American  
[pash-uhn-froot] / ˈpæʃ ənˌfrut /

noun

  1. any edible fruit of a passionflower, as the maypop.


Etymology

Origin of passionfruit

First recorded in 1745–55; passion + fruit

Example Sentences

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Ora King salmon crudo was dressed in passionfruit aguachile with Tabasco oil, while a uni carbonara used creamy sea urchin in place of guanciale, finished with smoked trout roe.

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With flavors like smoked blue cheese, mango passionfruit, Vietnamese coffee, and calamansi meringue pie, every single bonbon is a flavor explosion and worthy of celebration.

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Handcrafted Chocolate offers multiple-size gift sets, from 9 to 24 pieces, but be sure to grab a Mango Passionfruit Black Sesame Bar for yourself.

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“Let’s take the bus — it’s inexpensive,” I said, sipping passionfruit juice at a Phnom Penh cafe.

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In contrast, Meghan is selling a sun-soaked lifestyle where jars of dried rose blossoms nestle on pantry shelves, and backyards are abundant in fresh herbs, salad greens and passionfruit vines.

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