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Definition of bignay

bignay

/bɪɡˈnaɪ/
big · nay
Plural:bignays
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bignay Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A species of evergreen fruit tree (Antidesma bunius) in the family Phyllanthaceae, native to Southeast Asia and Northern Australia, cultivated for its edible berries and ornamental value.

Example

"The botanical garden featured a mature bignay that provided dense shade and attracted numerous tropical birds."

2

The small, spherical, tart berry produced by the bignay tree, which grows in long, grapelike clusters and is frequently used to make jams, jellies, and wines.

Example

"Local artisans harvested the dark red bignay to ferment into a popular traditional sweet wine."

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• Rhymes for bignay

• Nearby Words

bighorn sheep
bigmouth
bigmouthed
bignay
bigness
bignonia
bigot

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Tagalog 'bignay' (or related Philippine languages), referring to the tree Antidesma bunius and its fruit.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bignay. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bignay
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