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* ''laiḍa'' — Calémerian durian (similar in flavour and smell but generally smaller, with no thorns and an elongated shape (almost like a giant radish)) | * ''laiḍa'' — Calémerian durian (similar in flavour and smell but generally smaller, with no thorns and an elongated shape (almost like a giant radish)) | ||
* ''laṃšāvi'' — coconut | * ''laṃšāvi'' — coconut | ||
* '' | * ''lācam'' — mangosteen (various similar species) | ||
* ''lenelkis'' — a small, strong-tasting citron from the Eastern Plain, very commonly used as a flavour for many dishes, especially fish ones, and for sweets and desserts. It is nowadays popular all throughout the nation and even abroad, but its wide use is still commonly associated as a distinctive mark of the cuisine of Taleihǣh. | * ''lenelkis'' — a small, strong-tasting citron from the Eastern Plain, very commonly used as a flavour for many dishes, especially fish ones, and for sweets and desserts. It is nowadays popular all throughout the nation and even abroad, but its wide use is still commonly associated as a distinctive mark of the cuisine of Taleihǣh. | ||
* ''lūlun'' — cocoa | * ''lūlun'' — cocoa | ||
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* ''ñaiñcañīh'' — Calemerian starfruit (usually orange-red and with a distinct strong apple-like flavour). | * ''ñaiñcañīh'' — Calemerian starfruit (usually orange-red and with a distinct strong apple-like flavour). | ||
* ''ñubākas'' — yellow banana (more bitter than ''mēnnai'' or ''kælitsai''; it is also more cold-tolerant and can be grown at higher altitudes and as far north as 35°N). | * ''ñubākas'' — yellow banana (more bitter than ''mēnnai'' or ''kælitsai''; it is also more cold-tolerant and can be grown at higher altitudes and as far north as 35°N). | ||
* '' | * ''nuhalyā'' — a cherry-flavoured fruit, also red, but similar to a (smaller) pear. | ||
* ''pameh'' — strawberry (similar to those from Earth, but violet when ripe). | * ''pameh'' — strawberry (similar to those from Earth, but violet when ripe). | ||
* ''ralaka'' — fruit of a tropical palm, dark red when ripe, very sweet but also a bit sour near the seed. Its seeds are often toasted and eaten as dried fruit or used as fillings for other dishes. | * ''ralaka'' — fruit of a tropical palm, dark red when ripe, very sweet but also a bit sour near the seed. Its seeds are often toasted and eaten as dried fruit or used as fillings for other dishes. | ||
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* ''šraḍhma'' — grape (note that Calemerian grapes are not used for winemaking - in the Inquisition, wine is usually made from plums). | * ''šraḍhma'' — grape (note that Calemerian grapes are not used for winemaking - in the Inquisition, wine is usually made from plums). | ||
* ''taineškah'' — breadfruit | * ''taineškah'' — breadfruit | ||
* ''tokaina'' — a citrus fruit widely grown in the East and Northeast with a tart grapefruit-like taste, rarely (if ever) eaten on its own but very commonly used as a seasoning and flavour additive. It has a similar taste to its tropical relative, ''lenelkis'', but is much larger, with an uneven skin, and tolerates frost fairly well. In the tropical areas of the Inquisition it is therefore better known as '' | * ''tokaina'' — a citrus fruit widely grown in the East and Northeast with a tart grapefruit-like taste, rarely (if ever) eaten on its own but very commonly used as a seasoning and flavour additive. It has a similar taste to its tropical relative, ''lenelkis'', but is much larger, with an uneven skin, and tolerates frost fairly well. In the tropical areas of the Inquisition it is therefore better known as ''naleiyuñci lenelkis'' (Eastern citron) or ''jålkhlenelkis'' (cold citron).<br/>Fruiting ''tokaina'' trees give off a very strong scent, which is a distinctive trait of late autumn in many Eastern and Northeastern cities - Lātsunāki Park in central Cami is particularly known for its scentful ''tokaina'' trees. | ||
* ''valska'' — watermelon | * ''valska'' — watermelon | ||
* ''vārīka'' — apricot | * ''vārīka'' — apricot | ||