1. Evergreen tree of West Indies and Central America having edible purple fruit star-shaped in cross section and dark green leaves with golden silky undersides
   "The caimito's distinctive cross-section revealed its name's origin";
   - star apple, Chrysophyllum cainito

Derived forms: caimitos

Type of: fruit tree

Part of: Chrysophyllum, genus Chrysophyllum

Encyclopedia: Caimito, San Juan, Puerto Rico