Definitions

1. noun

A sweet, starchy root used as food, obtained from the West Indian tree Manilkara zapota.

“The traveler tried the sapotilla as a local delicacy during their trip.”

2. noun

A type of shoe or sandal made from the skin of the Manilkara zapota.

“The traditional dancer wore a pair of sapotillas to add to the cultural atmosphere of the event.”