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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 fast-growing tropical tree native to the neotropics (Mexico to South America), characterized by its small white flowers and edible, sweet, red fruits resembling cherries.

Example

"Many tropical gardeners plant a muntingia in their yards to attract birds and provide a steady harvest of sweet, berry-like fruits."

• Rhymes for muntingia

• Nearby Words

munia
munich
munition
muntingia
muntjac
mura
mural

Word Origin & Etymology

Named by Carl Linnaeus in 1753 in honor of the 17th-century Dutch botanist and physician Abraham Munting.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Muntingia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/muntingia
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