noun
canistel
Canistel (noun) means a Central American and Caribbean tree that produces a sweet, oval fruit.
noun
1
A Central American and Caribbean tree that produces a sweet, oval fruit.
2
The oval fruit of the canistel tree, which has a musky smell.
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Etymology
Came from a dialectal variant of Spanish canastillo ("small basket"), from Latin canistellum, a diminutive of canistrum ("basket").
Synonyms
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eggfruit
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of canistel?
"canistel" (noun) means a Central American and Caribbean tree that produces a sweet, oval fruit.
What is another word for canistel?
Other words for "canistel" include eggfruit.
What are the different meanings of canistel?
"canistel" has 2 main meanings: 1. A Central American and Caribbean tree that produces a sweet, oval fruit; 2. The oval fruit of the canistel tree, which has a musky smell.
