noun
canistel
Canistel (noun) means a tropical tree, Lucuma campechiana, from Central America and the Caribbean, that bears a sweet oval fruit.
noun
1
A tropical tree, Lucuma campechiana, from Central America and the Caribbean, that bears a sweet oval fruit.
2
The fruit of this tree, having a musky odour.
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Etymology
From dialectal variant of Spanish canastillo (“small basket”), from Latin canistellum, diminutive of canistrum (“basket”).
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of canistel?
"canistel" (noun) means a tropical tree, Lucuma campechiana, from Central America and the Caribbean, that bears a sweet oval fruit.
What are the different meanings of canistel?
"canistel" has 2 main meanings: 1. A tropical tree, Lucuma campechiana, from Central America and the Caribbean, that bears a sweet oval fruit; 2. The fruit of this tree, having a musky odour.