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Answer for the clue "Tropical American shrub bearing edible acid red fruit resembling cherries ", 7 letters:
acerola

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WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. tropical American shrub bearing edible acid red fruit resembling cherries [syn: barbados cherry , Surinam cherry , West Indian cherry , Malpighia glabra ] acid red or yellow cherry-like fruit of a tropical American shrub very rich in vitamin C [syn: ...

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. 1 A tree of the West Indies and northern South America, (taxlink Malpighia glabra species noshow=1). 2 The fruit of this tree, which is high in vitamin C.

Usage examples of acerola.

Add soy protein powder, vanilla, acerola powder, nutmeg or ginger, and half of the stevia powder.

Among its principal food sources are rosehip syrup, acerola cherry, blackcurrants, lemon juice, orange juice, bananas, fresh fruit in general, parsley, white cabbage - but the list is endless.