noun
- A tropical American climbing plant (Passiflora edulis) bearing edible purple fruit; also called passion fruit.
- The edible fruit of this plant, with a hard rind and sweet, seedy pulp inside.
Usage: Also spelled granadilla; The fruit is commonly used in beverages and desserts
Examples
- The grenadilla vine climbed up the garden trellis with its distinctive tendrils.
- She cut open the grenadilla and scooped out the juicy seeds to add to her smoothie.
- Grenadilla juice is popular in tropical regions and is often served as a refreshing beverage.
- The farmer harvested ripe grenadillas from the orchard in late summer.
- Grenadilla pulp has a sweet-tart flavor that works well in desserts and cocktails.