Mammee (Noun)

Meaning ¹

Tropical American tree having edible fruit with a leathery rind.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Examples

• The mammee tree is widely cultivated in tropical regions for its fruit, which has a unique leathery rind.
• In the tropical forests of Central America, the mammee tree is often seen growing alongside other fruit-bearing trees.
• The mammee fruit has a soft, sweet pulp that is eaten fresh or used to make jams and preserves.
• To propagate the mammee tree, gardeners often use grafting techniques to ensure consistency in the fruit's quality.
• The wood of the mammee tree is also valued for its durability and resistance to rot and insect damage.

Synonyms

• Mamey
• Mammea Americana
• Mammee Apple
• Mammee Tree

Hypernyms

• Fruit Tree

Meaning ²

Globular or ovoid tropical fruit with thick russet leathery rind and juicy yellow or reddish flesh.

Classification

Nouns denoting foods and drinks.

Synonyms

• Mamey
• Mammee Apple

Hypernyms

• Edible Fruit

Meaning ³

Tropical American tree having wood like mahogany and sweet edible egg-shaped fruit; in some classifications placed in the genus Calocarpum.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Synonyms

• Pouteria Zapota
• Calocarpum Zapota
• Sapote
• Marmalade Tree

Hypernyms

• Tree

Meaning ⁴

Brown oval fruit flesh makes excellent sherbet.

Classification

Nouns denoting foods and drinks.

Synonyms

• Sapote
• Marmalade Plum

Hypernyms

• Edible Fruit