Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun The edible fruit of some species of passion-flower.

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Examples

  • I'm going through a bit of a passion-fruit indulgence phase right now.

    Food-World Royalty 2011

  • Perfect croissants, brownies, meringues, passion-fruit tartlets and fresh breads are on offer, too.

    Grilled Mackerel 'Sandwich' With Pistachio Pesto 2011

  • The 2009 Pullus Sauvignon Blanc was even better, showing some of the grassy edginess of the grape and loads of passion-fruit flavor.

    Wine and Food Fest's best pours were far from home Dave McIntyre 2011

  • One includes two arepas and a soda or a natural juice like jugo de papel ó n con lim ó n (brown-sugar lemonade) or jugo de parchita (passion-fruit juice), $12.

    Pocket of Venezuela 2010

  • In "The Fruity Surprise," Handa walks to another village to bring her friend Akeyo a banana, guava, orange, mango, pineapple, avocado-pear, and passion-fruit - but ends up giving Akeyo something else.

    Walker Stories Set in Africa Tarie 2010

  • In "The Fruity Surprise," Handa walks to another village to bring her friend Akeyo a banana, guava, orange, mango, pineapple, avocado-pear, and passion-fruit - but ends up giving Akeyo something else.

    Archive 2010-04-01 Tarie 2010

  • For traditionalists, there are blueberry pancakes; for the adventurous, coconut pancakes with passion-fruit syrup.

    Community Service 2010

  • Top that off with dessert choices such as brioche pudding and passion-fruit tart.

    Portions of Portugal 2010

  • “Definitely,” Zora said, imagining the cooling effect a scoop of passion-fruit sorbet would have on her burning tongue.

    Substitute Me Lori L. Tharps 2010

  • Rice-crusted halibut with long beans, shitake mushrooms, coconut sticky rice and ginger passion-fruit sauce appeared.

    The Last Lady Philanthropist 2009

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