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Bilimbi

Bilimbi \Bi*lim"bi\, ||Bilimbing \Bi*lim"bing\, n. [Malay.] The berries of two East Indian species of Averrhoa, of the Oxalide[ae] or Sorrel family. They are very acid, and highly esteemed when preserved or pickled. The juice is used as a remedy for skin diseases. [Written also blimbi and blimbing.]

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bilimbi

n. 1 A tree, (taxlink Averrhoa bilimbi species noshow=1), related to the carambola. 2 The fruit of the tree.

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bilimbi

n. East Indian evergreen tree bearing very acid fruit [syn: Averrhoa bilimbi]

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Usage examples of "bilimbi".

Averrhoa bilimbi: angular movements of a leaflet during its evening descent, when going to sleep.

Averrhoa bilimbi: angular movements of leaflet during a change from bright illumination to shade.

Averrhoa bilimbi: angular movement of leaflet during a change of temperature.

A similar movement may frequently be observed with the leaflets of Averrhoa bilimbi (a member of the Oxalidae).

Averrhoa bilimbi: leaf with leaflets depressed after exposure to sunshine.