Definition of soursop Soursop

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We found 9 definitions of soursop from 6 different sources.

What does soursop mean?

Noun Plural: soursops
soursop - large spiny tropical fruit with tart pulp related to custard apples
		guanabana
		custard apple the fruit of any of several tropical American trees of the genus Annona having soft edible pulp
soursop - small tropical American tree bearing large succulent slightly acid fruit
		prickly custard apple, soursop tree, Annona muricata
		custard apple tree, custard apple the fruit of any of several tropical American trees of the genus Annona having soft edible pulp

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soursop (n.)
The large succulent and slightly acid fruit of a small tree (Anona muricata) of the West Indies; also, the tree itself. It is closely allied to the custard apple.

soursop
The fruit of Annona muricata, a tree native to Mexico.
soursop
A tropical evergreen tree of the species Annona muricata, reaching up to 4 meters.

The Soursop also known as the Zuurzak is a type of fruit that grows on a tree. The tree is from warm parts of the Americas. At first it was only found in the Caribbean islands, parts of Central America and parts of South America. Now it is grown in other warm and wet places, such as the Pacific islands, Florida and South-East Asia.

This fruit is large and has a spiky green skin, which is not eaten. The inside of the fruit is white and contains a sweet but sharp-tasting juice. The soursop contains black or brown seeds that are not eaten. The fruit can be eaten raw, or it can be made into juice for drinking. The juice is used to make sweets, candy and ice-cream.

Some people use the soursop fruit or leaves as a medicine. Although the fruit contains sugars and a lot of vitamins, it may not be good to eat a lot of it. Scientists think that the soursop may make some people ill.

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