carambola

 
Pronunciation: /ˌkar(ə)mˈbəʊlə/

noun

  • 1a golden-yellow juicy fruit with a star-shaped cross section. Also called star fruit.
  • 2the small tropical tree which bears carambolas.
    • Averrhoa carambola, family Oxalidaceae

Origin:

late 16th century: from Portuguese, probably from Marathi karambal