bilimbi n 1: East Indian evergreen tree bearing very acid fruit [syn: {bilimbi}, {Averrhoa bilimbi}]
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}.] [1913 Webster]