Bolivian Spanish word
la chirimoya
Meaning: cherimoya (custard apple)
How it is used in Bolivia
A green, scaly-skinned valley fruit, custard-soft and sweet when ripe, split in two and eaten with a small spoon. Ripe means it yields slightly to a gentle press; caseras explain this all day and often pick ripe-today and firm-for-tomorrow for you.
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