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Definition of melicoccus

melicoccus

/ˌmɛl.ɪˈkɑː.kəs/
mel · i · coc · cus

Plural:melicocci
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melicoccus Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A genus of flowering trees and shrubs in the soapberry family (Sapindaceae), native to tropical regions of North and South America, known for producing edible, sweet-and-sour, berry-like fruits.

Example

"The most widely cultivated species of Melicoccus is the Spanish lime, which is prized across the Caribbean for its tart, jelly-like pulp."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Greek words 'meli' (honey) and 'kokkos' (berry or seed), referring to the sweet, fruit-bearing nature of the plants in this genus.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Melicoccus. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/melicoccus
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