1. A tropical fruit that is a hybrid of the sugar apple and the cherimoya, with a creamy white flesh and a sweet flavor.
Usage: Also called a custard apple hybrid.; Commonly grown in warm climates such as Florida and the Caribbean.

Examples

• The atemoya has a bumpy green skin and creamy interior similar to a cherimoya.
• She bought an atemoya at the farmers market and scooped out the sweet flesh with a spoon.
• Atemoya trees thrive in tropical and subtropical regions.
• The flavor of an atemoya is often described as a blend of pineapple and banana.
• Many people prefer atemoya to other tropical fruits because of its rich, custard-like texture.