What does «anona» mean in Spanish?
- An anonaceous tree native to tropical countries whose fruit is edible and sweet tasting. It has a maximum height of 4 m, a branched trunk and dark bark. It has yellowish and foul-smelling flowers. Also called anon. It can be one of the following species: Annona squamosa, Annona muricata or Annona cherimola.
- The fruit of this tree, which is heart-shaped, has white pulp and is sweet.
- Also called cura anonniae, formerly, provision of provisions.
- Prefect of the anona, responsible for the supply of grain to the city of Rome.