Meanings
plural chikoos · alternative chiku
- IndiaSynonym of sapodilla (“the tree and its fruit”)
The chikoo grafts which were prepared here were of "Kalipatti Variety". This variety was of very good quality and one of the best in the country.
1996, Jayant Patil, Agricultural and Rural Reconstruction: A Sustainable Approach1 more example
Regarding seasons of other fruits in Bombay it is seen that oranges, mosambis and chikoos are available almost throughout the year, the peak period of chikoos being December and January.
1968, Marketing of Bananas in the State of Maharashtra, →OCLC, page 38Synonyms: sapodilla
Synonyms & antonyms
nounSynonym of sapodilla (“the tree and its fruit”)
Origin
Compare English chico.
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chikoo. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/chikoo
“chikoo.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/chikoo. Accessed November 2, 2026.
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