Many a time, I’ve paid tribute to the inherent
creativity and ingenuity of Nigerians.
Nigerians are so creative that rather than find out the
English names of certain fruits, they have either stuck
with the traditional name or invented a new name for
said fruit. Here are common examples:
1. Tropical Almonds
The tropical almond can be found in many parts of
Southern Nigeria. But Nigerians definitely don’t bother
calling it tropical almond. This delicious fruit is referred to
as “fruit"


2. Tiger Nuts
The name “Tiger nut” is yet to stick to this sweet root
from Northern Nigeria. Tiger nut is called its traditional
name in various parts of the country; Ofio in the
Southwest, Aki Hausa in the Southeast and Aya in the
North.


3. Black Velvet Tamarind
To undertake a fruitless (in both senses) market
search, you only have to keep asking for “black velvet
tamarind”. If you’re interested in enjoying the sweet-tart
goodness of this fruit, please forget your “shakara” and
call it “lickie lickie” like everyone else.
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4. African Star Apple
Try searching for African star apple on Google and
watch the search engine struggle to come up with
results. But search for “Agbalumo” and watch Google
turn to superstar with numerous results . This is
because Nigerians only know this fruit as Agbalumo, not
as the African Star Apple.
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Source: omgvoice.com/lifestyle/4-fruits-nigerians-dont-know-english-names/

Tnks @op

Pls I know number 4 as udara not agbalumo.

Agbalumo/Udara is African Cherry, not African star apple.

African apple is pink.

Thank God we have them profs in the building.... I know almond is "fruit" though

tpiar:
Agbalumo/Udara is African Cherry, not African star apple.

African apple is pink.

Wow, learnt a lot from this, thanks op, thanks nairaland.....