Bilimbi Definition

bə-lĭmbē
bilimbis
noun
An evergreen tree (Averrhoa bilimbi) native to tropical Asia and grown for its edible fruits.
American Heritage
The small, sour, greenish or yellowish cucumber-shaped fruit of this tree, eaten as a pickle or used in relishes and various dishes.
American Heritage

A tree, Averrhoa bilimbi, related to the carambola.

Wiktionary

The fruit of the tree.

Wiktionary
Synonyms:
  • Averrhoa bilimbi

Other Word Forms of Bilimbi

Noun

Singular:
bilimbi
Plural:
bilimbis

Origin of Bilimbi

  • New Latin bilimbi specific epithet ultimately from Malay belimbing belimbi

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • Malay.

    From Wiktionary

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