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Definition of jackalberry

jackalberry

/ˈdʒæk.əlˌbɛr.i/
jack · al · ber · ry

Plural:jackalberries
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jackalberry Lexical Profile

• noun

1

African A large, deciduous African savanna tree (Diospyros mespiliformis) characterized by its dark, rough bark, often found growing on termite mounds and providing dense shade.

Example

"During our safari in the Okavango Delta, we spotted a leopard resting on the thick horizontal branch of a massive jackalberry."


2

African The small, oval, edible fruit produced by the jackalberry tree, which ripens to a yellowish-green and is consumed by various animals and local human populations.

Example

"Local communities often harvest the sweet jackalberry during the dry season to dry and store the fruit for later use."

• Rhymes for jackalberry

Word Origin & Etymology

A compound of 'jackal' and 'berry', named because the fallen fruits of this African tree are a favorite food source for wild jackals.

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