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Definition of morinda
morinda
/məˈrɪn.də/
mo · rin · da
Plural:morindas
morinda Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
Syllables
3
• noun
1
Any of various tropical and subtropical trees, shrubs, or woody vines of the genus Morinda in the madder family (Rubiaceae), notable for yielding reddish or yellow dyes from their roots and bearing aggregate fruits.
2
The edible, pungent, ovoid multiple fruit produced by trees of the genus Morinda (especially Morinda citrifolia, or noni), native to Southeast Asia and Australasia and used in traditional medicine and juices.
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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Morinda. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/morinda