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Definition of irvingia

irvingia

/ɜːrˈvɪndʒiə/
ir · vin · gi · a
Plural:irvingias
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irvingia Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any tropical tree of the genus Irvingia (family Irvingiaceae), native to Africa and Southeast Asia, noted for bearing mango-like fruits and oil-rich seeds.

2

The edible, mango-like drupaceous fruit produced by trees of the genus Irvingia (especially Irvingia gabonensis, commonly known as African mango or bush mango), prized for its sweet or bitter pulp and nutrient-dense kernel.

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