noun
- Plural of cocoplum; small tropical fruits with dark red or purple skin and white or reddish flesh, native to the Caribbean and Central America.
Usage: Also called icaco plum or Chrysobalanus icaco; Commonly used in plural form
Examples
- The cocoplums grew abundantly on the island's coastal shrubs.
- She picked fresh cocoplums from the tree to make jam.
- Cocoplums are rich in vitamin C and popular in Caribbean cuisine.
- The local market sold baskets of ripe cocoplums during harvest season.
- These cocoplums have a sweet, slightly tart flavor that works well in desserts.