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Meaning of BILIMBI

 
WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
[n]  East Indian evergreen tree bearing very acid fruit
 

BILIMBI is a 7 letter word that starts with B.

 

 Synonyms: Averrhoa bilimbi
 
 See Also: fruit tree

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Bi*lim"bi\, Bilimbing \Bi*lim"bing\, n. [Malay.]
The berries of two East Indian species of {Averrhoa}, of the
{Oxalide[ae]} or Sorrel family. They are very acid, and
highly esteemed when preserved or pickled. The juice is used
as a remedy for skin diseases. [Written also {blimbi} and
{blimbing}.]

 

 

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