noun
nipplefruit; apple of Sodom; titty fruit; cow's udder
A tropical plant (Solanum mammosum) known for its unusual fruit shape. The Japanese name literally means 'fox eggplant'. Common names in English vary; 'nipplefruit' and 'apple of Sodom' are the most standard.
See also: ツノナス
キツネナスは観賞用として栽培されることがある。
Nipplefruit is sometimes grown as an ornamental plant.
キツネナスの実はユニークな形をしている。
The fruit of the nipplefruit has a unique shape.
ツノナス (Solanum aethiopicum) is a different species, also called 'garden egg' or 'mock tomato', while キツネナス is Solanum mammosum.
The name キツネナス literally means 'fox eggplant', likely from the shape of the fruit. The exact origin of the name is uncertain.