n. [ Sp. granadillo. ] A handsome tropical American wood, much used for making flutes and other wind instruments; -- called also
‖n. [ Sp., dim. of granada pomegranate. See Grenade, Garnet. ] (Bot.) The fruit of certain species of passion flower (esp. Passiflora quadrangularis) found in Brazil and the West Indies. It is as large as a child's head, and is a good dessert fruit. The fruit of Passiflora edulis is used for flavoring ices. [ 1913 Webster ]
‖n. [ Sp., dim. of granada pomegranate. See Grenade, Garnet. ] (Bot.) The fruit of certain species of passion flower (esp. Passiflora quadrangularis) found in Brazil and the West Indies. It is as large as a child's head, and is a good dessert fruit. The fruit of Passiflora edulis is used for flavoring ices. [ 1913 Webster ]