Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for TAM'POE
TAM'PI-ON, or TOM'PI-ONTAM'TAM
TAM'POE, n.
A fruit of the East Indies, somewhat resembling an apple. It is eaten by the natives, and called sometimes mangoustan, though a different fruit and less agreeable to the taste. Cyc.
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