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Mammee Tree (Noun)

Meaning

Tropical American tree having edible fruit with a leathery rind.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Examples

  • The mammee tree is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America, where it is widely cultivated for its fruit.
  • In some parts of the Caribbean, the mammee tree is considered a delicacy and its fruit is eaten raw or used in jams and preserves.
  • The mammee tree is a large evergreen that can grow up to 60 feet tall, with a broad trunk and a dense canopy.
  • The fruit of the mammee tree has a leathery rind that is often green or yellow when ripe, and a soft, sweet pulp that surrounds a single seed.
  • In traditional medicine, the bark and leaves of the mammee tree are used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever and skin conditions.

Synonyms

  • Mammee
  • Mamey
  • Mammea Americana
  • Mammee Apple

Hypernyms

  • Fruit Tree
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