Meaning of the word carambola in English

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carambola

US /ˌker.əmˈboʊ.lə/
UK /ˌkær.əmˈbəʊ.lə/
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Noun

a yellow, star-shaped fruit with a slightly sweet and sour taste, also known as star fruit

Example:
She sliced the carambola into decorative stars for the fruit salad.
The sweet and tangy taste of carambola makes it a refreshing snack.
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