passion fruit

noun

: the edible fruit of a passionflower
especially : the small roundish purple or yellow fruit of a Brazilian passionflower (Passiflora edulis) grown commercially in warmer parts of the U.S. compare granadilla

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Its standouts include Alaria seaweed, passion fruit seed oil, and coconut oil. — Melony Forcier, InStyle, 2 July 2026 The hotel also offers a variety of tropical wines with fruit from the farm, including guava, naranjilla, mango, and passion fruit. — Laura Beausire, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2026 Hof Alma at Rina Rina’s signature tropical frozen gimlet is flavored with passion fruit, orange and lime juice with a base of gin. — Angela Hansberger, AJC.com, 21 June 2026 My absolute favorite variety is the hard-to-find passion fruit (tart, tangy, and fresh), but my bodega reliably carries Alphonso mango (a very close 2nd place with a honeyed-peach taste). — Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for passion fruit

Word History

First Known Use

1752, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of passion fruit was in 1752

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