Bilimbi \Bi*lim"bi\, Bilimbing \Bi*lim"bing\, n. [Malay.]
The berries of two East Indian species of Averrhoa, of the
Oxalide[ae] or Sorrel family. They are very acid, and
highly esteemed when preserved or pickled. The juice is used
as a remedy for skin diseases. [Written also blimbi and
blimbing.]
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |