1. Any of several tropical American trees bearing fruit with soft edible pulp
   "The custard apple tree produced fruits with a creamy, sweet flesh";
   - custard apple tree
    
2. The fruit of any of several tropical American trees of the genus Annona having soft edible pulp
   "The custard apple's creamy texture made it perfect for a tropical smoothie"

Derived forms: custard apples

Type of: edible fruit, fruit tree

Part of: Annona, genus Annona

Encyclopedia: Custard apple