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Definition of bignay
bignay
/bɪɡˈnaɪ/
big · nay
Plural:bignays
bignay Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• 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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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
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bignay. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bignay