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spondias

/ˈspɒn.di.əs/
spon · di · as

Plural:spondias
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spondias Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any of various tropical deciduous or evergreen trees belonging to the genus Spondias in the sumac and cashew family (Anacardiaceae), native to tropical regions of the Americas, Asia, and Polynesia, characterized by pinnately compound leaves and small flower panicles.


2

The edible, plum-like drupe fruit produced by trees of the genus Spondias (commonly known as hog plum, mombin, or ambarella), having yellow, orange, or red skin and juicy, sweet-tart pulp surrounded by a fibrous stone.

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180019102020

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