Noun: cherimoya ,che-ru'moy-u
- Large tropical fruit with leathery skin and soft pulp; related to custard apples
"cherimoya is often described as having a blend of tropical flavours";
- chirimoya
- Small tropical American tree bearing round or oblong fruit
"The cherimoya produces sweet custard-like fruit";
- cherimoya tree, Annona cherimola, chirimoya
Derived forms: cherimoyas
Type of: custard apple, custard apple tree
Encyclopedia: Cherimoya