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- proper noun A taxonomic
genus within thefamily Oxalidaceae.
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Examples
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Artocarpus heterophyllus, Jackfruit (most); Averrhoa carambola, Carambola
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Averrhoa carambola, also known as "star fruit" has gone from an obscure, inexpensive fruit in the U.S. to an exceptionally expensive "yuppie" fruit.
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_Kamranga_ or _Averrhoa_ is an example of this kind.
Sir Jagadis Chunder Bose His Life and Speeches Sir Jagadis Chunder Bose
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Fig, and Garcinia, or Xanthochymus, the dense shade of which is most agreeable; Averrhoa, AEgle Marmelos is cultivated here; Borassus is common, trunks of which are often of very irregular diameter.
Journals of Travels in Assam, Burma, Bhootan, Afghanistan and the Neighbouring Countries William Griffith
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Kummeruck, _kamrak_, the fruit _Averrhoa Carambola_
Observations on the Mussulmauns of India Descriptive of Their Manners, Customs, Habits and Religious Opinions Made During a Twelve Years' Residence in Their Immediate Society Mrs. Meer Hasan Ali 1885
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We have worked so well with the Averrhoa that unless the second species arrives in a very good state it would be superfluous to send it.
More Letters of Charles Darwin — Volume 2 Charles Darwin 1845
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Many thanks for seeds of the Malva and information about Averrhoa, which
More Letters of Charles Darwin — Volume 2 Charles Darwin 1845
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The spontaneous movements of the Averrhoa are very curious.
More Letters of Charles Darwin — Volume 2 Charles Darwin 1845
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There is also the blimbing bulu (Averrhoa billimbi), or smooth species.
The History of Sumatra Containing An Account Of The Government, Laws, Customs And Manners Of The Native Inhabitants William Marsden 1795
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Of the blimbing (Averrhoa carambola) a pentagonal fruit, containing five flattish seeds, and extremely acid, there are two sorts, called penjuru and besi.
The History of Sumatra Containing An Account Of The Government, Laws, Customs And Manners Of The Native Inhabitants William Marsden 1795
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