parrah

/ˈpærə/; /ˈpɑrə/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of tropical fig tree (Ficus parrah) native to Australia, or the edible fruit it produces.

“The Aboriginal people would often eat parrah fruit during the dry season.”

2. verb

To peel off the skin of a fruit, especially the parrah fruit.

“To enjoy a parrah, you have to parrah it first.”

Synonyms

  • fig tree
  • tropical fruit

Antonyms

  • desert plant
  • inedible fruit