canefruit
nounUK /ˈkeɪn.fruːt/
US /ˈkeɪn.fruːt/
A canefruit is a sweet fruit that grows on a tall cane plant.
We picked a ripe canefruit from the tall green cane in the garden.
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2. The edible seed pod of certain reed-like grasses.
The birds pecked at the canefruit scattered along the riverbank.
3. A candied or sugar-coated fruit treat shaped like a cane.
The children bought a striped canefruit at the sweet shop.
4. A tropical fruit with a fibrous, cane-like stem.
The market stall sold canefruit alongside mangoes and papayas.