Associations to the word «Mamey»

Wiktionary

MAMEY, noun. The evergreen tree Mammea americana, or its edible fruit
MAMEY, noun. The flowering plant Magnolia guatemalensis
MAMEY, noun. A tree Pouteria sapota, or its fruit.
MAMEY SAPOTE, noun. A species of fruit-bearing tree native to southern Mexico and northern South America, Pouteria sapota.
MAMEY SAPOTE, noun. The fruit of this tree.

Dictionary definition

MAMEY, noun. Tropical American tree having edible fruit with a leathery rind.
MAMEY, noun. Globular or ovoid tropical fruit with thick russet leathery rind and juicy yellow or reddish flesh.

Wise words

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