1. a tropical fruit with a star-shaped cross section when sliced, also known as star fruit
2. the evergreen tree that produces this fruit, native to Southeast Asia
Usage: botanical

Examples

• The carambola slices made a beautiful garnish for the fruit salad.
• When you cut a carambola crosswise, it creates perfect star shapes.
• The grocery store had fresh carambola imported from Malaysia.
• She planted a carambola tree in her backyard garden.
• The sweet and tangy flavor of carambola makes it popular in tropical cuisines.
• Carambola is rich in vitamin C and low in calories.