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starfruit

карамбола

Meaning of starfruit

A fruit that forms star-shaped slices when cut, with crisp tangy flavor.

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EN-UK/ˌkær.əmˈbəʊ.lə/
EN-US/ˈstɑrˌfrut/
RU[kərɐmˈbolə]
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starfruit with Russian translation

starfruit usage examples

🇬🇧UK

🇬🇧en-UK🇷🇺ru

The carambola is a unique fruit that makes star-shaped slices.

Карамбола — необычный фрукт, который при нарезке образует звездочки.

🇬🇧en-UK🇷🇺ru

I added carambola to the fruit platter for its sharp, refreshing taste.

Я добавил карамболу в фруктовую тарелку за её яркий, освежающий вкус.

🇺🇸US

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

I bought some starfruit at the farmers market; the slices look like stars.

Я купил немного карамболы на фермерском рынке — дольки выглядят как звездочки.

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

Starfruit has a crisp texture and a tangy flavor that I enjoy in salads.

У карамболы хрустящая текстура и кисловатый вкус, который мне нравится в салатах.

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starfruit belongs to the topic "Fruits". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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starfruit synonyms

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starfruit
Стандартное английское название; полностью совпадает по значению с «карамболой».
star fruit
Вариант написания с пробелом; смысл тот же, но встречается реже, чем слитная форма.
carambola
Заимствованное/научное название; чаще встречается в кулинарных и ботанических текстах, иногда звучит более формально.
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🇬🇧en

Стандартное английское название; полностью совпадает по значению с «карамболой».

C1Very Often

I bought a ripe starfruit at the farmers' market and sliced it into stars.

🇬🇧en

Вариант написания с пробелом; смысл тот же, но встречается реже, чем слитная форма.

C1Often

She added thin slices of star fruit to the salad for decoration.

🇬🇧en

Заимствованное/научное название; чаще встречается в кулинарных и ботанических текстах, иногда звучит более формально.

C1Rarely

The recipe calls for two carambolas, thinly sliced.

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What does starfruit mean?

A fruit that forms star-shaped slices when cut, with crisp tangy flavor.

How do you pronounce starfruit?

starfruit is pronounced as /ˌkær.əmˈbəʊ.lə/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

How is starfruit used in a sentence?

The carambola is a unique fruit that makes star-shaped slices. Translation: Карамбола — необычный фрукт, который при нарезке образует звездочки.

Is starfruit part of Fruits vocabulary?

Yes, starfruit (карамбола) can be learned in the Fruits topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is starfruit part of Food vocabulary?

Yes, starfruit (карамбола) can be learned in the Food topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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