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pepino

Pronunciation: /pɛˈpiːnəʊ/

Definition of pepino

noun (plural pepinos)

a spiny plant of the nightshade family, with edible purple-streaked yellow fruit, native to the Andes.
- Solanum muricatum, family Solanaceae

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Spanish, literally 'cucumber' (because of the elongated shape of the fruit)

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