# snake fruit

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A tropical fruit produced by the palm species Salacca zalacca, native to Indonesia, characterized by its reddish-brown, scale-like rind.

## Etymology
So named for its reddish-brown, scaly exterior, which resembles the skin of a snake.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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