Definitions

1. noun

A type of fruit native to the Pacific Islands, particularly the island of Tahiti, characterized by its white, juicy pulp and black seeds.

“The pearlfruit is a rare but delicious fruit found in tropical regions of the Pacific.”

2. noun

A type of fruit tree, the Bactris gasipaes, that produces the pearlfruit.

“The pearlfruit tree requires a warm and humid climate to grow and thrive.”