carambola

noun

1. A tree species native to southern Asia, Averrhoa carambola.

   “The carambola tree bears a sour fruit which makes a good tart, and there is a variety which bears a sweet fruit. The tree, though originally, it is said, from the Moluccas, flourishes well on this Coast, and is quite naturalized.”

2. The fruit of this tree, commonly known as star fruit.

   “She leans out of sight before coming back with a bowl of something—looks like sliced fresh carambola with salt and chili.”

3. A yellow colour, like that of a carambola.