Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ameixa
noun
ah-MAY-zha
Definition
A fruit commonly known as a plum in English, which has a smooth skin and is often sweet or tart.
Examples
- The ameixa is often used in desserts and jams.
- In the summer, we love to eat fresh ameixas straight from the tree.
- She made a delicious pie using ripe ameixas.
Meaning
The term ‘ameixa’ refers to the fleshy fruit of various species of trees in the genus Prunus, primarily valued for its sweet and juicy characteristics.
Synonyms
- plum
- damson
- prune (when dried)