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exotic fruit

[ɪɡˈzɒtɪk fruːt]
nounfemininepl: exotic fruits / fruta exótica (singular) / frutas exóticas (plural)
fruta exótica
1. A fruit that is not native to a region and is considered unusual or rare due to its foreign origin or distinctive characteristics
Dragon fruit and passion fruit are exotic fruits commonly found in specialty markets.
Fruta-do-dragão e maracujá são frutas exóticas comumente encontradas em mercados especializados.
2. Tropical or subtropical fruits that are imported and consumed in regions where they do not grow naturally
The supermarket expanded its selection of exotic fruits last month.
O supermercado expandiu sua seleção de frutas exóticas no mês passado.
Synonyms
tropical fruitrare fruitimported fruitunusual fruitfruta tropicalfruta rara
Antonyms
common fruitdomestic fruitnative fruitlocal fruitfruta comumfruta nativa

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
fruta exótica
Standard term widely used across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
fruta exótica
Same as general Brazilian usage
São Paulo
fruta exótica
Common in markets and specialty stores
Portugal
fruta exótica
Also used; sometimes called 'fruta tropical' or 'fruta importada'

Related Idioms & Phrases

taste of the exotic
bring exotic fruits to the table
go exotic with your diet
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