釈しゃ迦か頭とう

noun

sugar apple; sweetsop

Refers to the fruit of the sugar apple tree (Annona squamosa). The kanji 釈迦頭 literally means 'Shakyamuni's head', likely from the fruit's bumpy appearance. Also known as 蕃茘枝 (ばんれいし).

See also: 蕃茘枝

• 釈しゃ迦か頭とうは甘あまくてクリーミーな果物くだものです。

  The sugar apple is a sweet and creamy fruit.

• 沖おき縄なわでは釈しゃ迦か頭とうがよく栽さい培ばいされている。

  Sugar apples are often grown in Okinawa.