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Definition of muntingia

muntingia

/mʌnˈtɪŋ.ɡi.ə/
mun · ting · i · a
Plural:muntingias
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muntingia Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A monotypic genus of fast-growing, evergreen flowering trees in the family Muntingiaceae, represented solely by Muntingia calabura (commonly known as Jamaica cherry, Panama berry, or strawberry tree), native to the Neotropics and widely cultivated throughout tropical regions for shade and edible fruit.

2

The small, round, red or yellow edible berry produced by the tree Muntingia calabura, prized in tropical regions for its sweet, cotton-candy-like flavor and soft pulp filled with tiny seeds.

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