Bummack

/ˈbʌmæk/ noun

Definition

A small Indian tree or its fruit, related to the ambarella, with edible acidic fruits sometimes used in condiments.

Etymology

From Hindi 'bummuck' or Sanskrit origins, referring to a specific fruit-bearing tree found in South Asia with regional variations in name spelling.

Kelly Says

This obscure fruit tree shows up in old colonial trading records—Europeans were fascinated by tropical fruits they'd never seen and tried many different ways to spell unfamiliar names!

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