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Definition of noni
noni
/ˈnoʊ.ni/
no · ni
Plural:nonis
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CEFR
C1
Grade
10
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
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1
A small evergreen tree (Morinda citrifolia) belonging to the coffee family, native to Southeast Asia and Australasia, and widely cultivated throughout the tropics.
Example
"The Polynesian settlers brought the noni tree with them on their voyages to cultivate it for traditional medicine."
2
The pungent, bitter-tasting, and strong-smelling fruit of the noni tree, often processed into juice or dietary supplements for its purported health benefits.
Example
"Despite its notoriously unpleasant smell, noni is heavily marketed in health food stores as a wellness supplement."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Hawaiian 'noni', deriving from Proto-Polynesian '*ñeñu', referring to the Morinda citrifolia plant.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Noni. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/noni