barbadine

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barbadine (plural barbadines)

  1. (Trinidad and Tobago) Passiflora quadrangularis, a passionflower producing a large edible fruit.
    Synonym: giant granadilla
    • 2017, Sabrina Ramnanan, Nothing Like Love, page 205:
      As Chandani disappeared from view, Vimla noticed the two fat green barbadines dangling from a tree a few feet from the chicken coop.
    • 2015 July 25, Resh­ma Ra­goonath, “Avacado, barbadine in the cheesecake mix”, in Trinidad Guardian:
      One of the most popular treats, cheesecake is being infused with local flavours like soursop, pumpkin, barbadine and even avocado to match the chang­ing tastes of the dessert-lov­ing pub­lic.

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