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Definition of abiu in English: abiunoun abiˈuː An evergreen tree, Pouteria caimito (family Sapotaceae), of tropical South America, yielding hard heavy timber and edible ovoid or round fruit; (also) the fruit itself, which is yellow-skinned and has mild-flavoured, mucilaginous white flesh.
Origin Mid 19th century. FromBrazilian Portuguese abiu from Tupi a’biu. Definition of abiu in US English: abiunounabiˈuː An evergreen tree, Pouteria caimito (family Sapotaceae), of tropical South America, yielding hard heavy timber and edible ovoid or round fruit; (also) the fruit itself, which is yellow-skinned and has mild-flavoured, mucilaginous white flesh.
Origin Mid 19th century. FromBrazilian Portuguese abiu from Tupi a’biu. |