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Meaning of "dragon fruit" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF DRAGON FRUIT

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF DRAGON FRUIT

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Dragon fruit is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES DRAGON FRUIT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

dragon fruit

Pitaya

A pitaya /pɨˈtaɪ.ə/ or pitahaya /ˌpɪtəˈhaɪ.ə/ is the fruit of several cactus species. "Pitaya" usually refers to fruit of the genus Stenocereus, while "Pitahaya" or "Dragonfruit" always refers to fruit of the genus Hylocereus.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE DRAGON FRUIT

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dragon tree
dragon´s blood
dragon´s teeth
dragon´s-head
dragoness
dragonet
dragonflies
dragonfly
dragonhead
dragonish
dragonism
dragonize
dragonlike
dragonnade
dragonroot

WORDS THAT END LIKE DRAGON FRUIT

bottled fruit
breadfruit
citrus fruit
dried fruit
false fruit
forbidden fruit
fruit
grapefruit
jackfruit
kiwi fruit
low-hanging fruit
miracle fruit
multiple fruit
passion fruit
recruit
ruby grapefruit
simple fruit
soft fruit
star fruit
stone fruit
UGLI fruit

Synonyms and antonyms of dragon fruit in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «dragon fruit» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF DRAGON FRUIT

Find out the translation of dragon fruit to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of dragon fruit from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «dragon fruit» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

火龙果
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

fruta del dragón
570 millions of speakers

English

dragon fruit
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

ड्रैगन फल
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

فاكهة التنين
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

драконий фрукт
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

fruta do dragão
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ড্রাগন ফল
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

fruit du dragon
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

buah naga
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Drachenfrucht
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ドラゴンフルーツ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

용의 과일
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Naga woh
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

thanh long
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

டிராகன் பழம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

ड्रॅगन फळाचा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Ejder meyvesi
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

drago di frutta
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

owoc smoka
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

драконий фрукт
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

dragon de fructe
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

δράκος φρούτα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

draak vrugte
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

dragon frukt
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

drage frukt
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of dragon fruit

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «DRAGON FRUIT»

The term «dragon fruit» is regularly used and occupies the 88.150 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «DRAGON FRUIT» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about dragon fruit

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DRAGON FRUIT»

Discover the use of dragon fruit in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to dragon fruit and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
D Is for Dragon Fruit: An Exotic Fruit Alphabet Book
There are thousands of fruits that grow around the world.
Monique Duncan (teacher.), 2009
2
Dragon Fruit
Cheryl L. Byrd. While walking through the woods, a young boy named Auvien encounters Scaley, a very hungry dragon. Using his wits, Auvien courageously manages to convince the dragon to try eating fruit instead of him. Auvien then ...
Cheryl L. Byrd, 2010
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The Encyclopedia of Fruit and Nuts
The fruit, which have many names including 'dragon fruit', have red or yellow peels and red as well as white pulp; the seeds are small and digestible. World production and yield After being enjoyed for centuries in tropical and subtropical  ...
Jules Janick, Robert E. Paull, 2008
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Underutilized and Underexploited Horticultural Crops:
Dragon fruit can be processed into a range of industrial products like juice, sherbets, jam, syrup, ice cream, yogurt, jelly, preserve, candy and pastries. Sometimes, the pulp is mixed in pizzas. Wine making, using Dragon fruit is a popular ...
K.V. Peter, 2008
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Tropical and Subtropical Fruits: Postharvest Physiology, ...
Microbiological quality of fresh-cut dragon fruit (CFU/g). Evaluation Day Enterobacteria E. coli Yeast Molds Fresh after 4 days transit <l100 0 <100 1,000 After 5 days additional storage at 6◦C <100 0 <2,000 1,000 Acceptable thresholds <5,000 ...
Muhammad Siddiq, 2012
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Fruit Crops
... RH) can extend shelf life by two weeks. Macadamia Nut Macadamia sp. ( Proteaceae) Macadamia nut is a unique, Under and Un-Utilized Fruits 367 Dragon Fruit, Langsat,
T. Radha, Lila Mathew, 2007
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Fruit and Vegetables: Harvesting, Handling and Storage
1998) dragon fruit is referred to as Hylocereus undatus. Harvesting They should be harvested when the skin is fully coloured and they are ready to eat when they yield to gentle pressure from the thumb. Storage It is commonly seen in markets ...
Keith Thompson, 2008
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Secret Ingredients: The New Yorker Book of Food and Drink
The reason the pitahaya planting was secret was that the partnership, or “ consortium,” as Karp delighted in calling it, was trying to develop an exclusive American market for dragon fruit, and they didn't want their plans publicized before they ...
David Remnick, 2009
9
Feeding the Dragon: A Culinary Travelogue Through China with ...
dragon Fruit sangria n 火龙果桑格利亚酒 An aqua and white striped awning on the Ali Curry House patio mercifully shades me from the noonday sun as I sit, stuffed on sublime curried crab and shrimp toast. A wide saltwater lake sits behind a ...
Nate Tate, 2011
10
Growing Tasty Tropical Plants in Any Home, Anywhere: (like ...
(like lemons, limes, citrons, grapefruit, kumquats, sunquats, tahitian oranges, barbados cherries, figs, guavas, dragon fruit, miracle berries, olives, passion fruit, coffee, chocolate, tea, black pepper, cinnamon, vanilla, and more) Byron E. Martin, ...
Byron E. Martin, Laurelynn G. Martin, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DRAGON FRUIT»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term dragon fruit is used in the context of the following news items.
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Food Finders sponsors annual 'Summer Lunch with the Mayors'
Kids were able to try new and exotic fruit, such as dragon fruit and papaya. Volunteers from Ivy Tech Community College and Purdue University ... «wlfi.com, Jul 15»
2
I Ate Dinner at Cambodia's Infamous Snake House
In between two slices of pineapple lies a heap of diced mango, apple, pineapple, dragon fruit, and melon, all drenched in a brown glaze. «Munchies_ Food by VICE, Jul 15»
3
The 5 trendiest 'superfoods'
Dragon fruit – Resembling a flame, the exotic-looking cactus fruit is served at juice bars as a one-stop health shot. Proponents say it's a ... «Manila Standard Today, Jul 15»
4
How to Grow (or Tame) Your Dragon Fruit
Dragon Fruit. Having gardened in places other than Hawaii, I assumed this was a gentle euphemism for red dye No. 40, from the folks selling ... «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
5
US: 'Severe' competition hurting Florida tropical fruit growers
The U.S. mainland is unlikely to come to mind at the mention of dragon fruit, litchis or sapodillas, but over recent decades a Florida association ... «Fresh Fruit Portal, Jul 15»
6
The New Superfruit You've Never Heard of But Need to Try
Well, it's new to us, anyway. Pitaya, aka dragon fruit, is a staple in Central American diets, and now the bright magenta-hued fruit has made its ... «Health.com, Jul 15»
7
Mother of Pearl Upgrades the Tiki Trend in the East Village
... seaweed, and furikake; and the Scallop Makai with chili water, dragon fruit, rau ram, pickled fresno chiles, and avocado (pictured below). «Zagat, Jul 15»
8
Mini chefs whip up treats at Camp OC
Besides introducing campers to less common treats such as dragon fruit, Tesoriere incorporates valuable lessons into the culinary fun. «The Daily Courier, Jul 15»
9
IG International plans to go public
The imported fruits include apples, pears, grapes, citrus, plums, and exotic fruits, including dragon fruit, kiwi, and cherries. The latest addition to ... «FreshPlaza, Jul 15»
10
Benefits Of Dragon Fruit: 6 Health Reasons To Eat More Of The …
Add dragon fruit to your diet to reap the six benefits of this tropical superfood, from reducing aging to treating diabetes. Photo courtesy of ... «Medical Daily, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Dragon fruit [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/dragon-fruit>. Apr 2024 ».
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