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Definition of spondias

spondias

/ˈspɒn.di.əs/
spon · di · as
Plural:spondias
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spondias Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A genus of tropical trees and shrubs in the cashew family (Anacardiaceae), native to the Neotropics and Asia, noted for producing edible, fleshy, plum-like fruits such as the hog plum, mombin, and ambarella.

Example

"Agricultural researchers studied various species of spondias to improve the yield and disease resistance of their popular tropical fruits."

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• Rhymes for spondias

• Nearby Words

split pea
spokane
spokeshave
spondias
sponge
sponge cake
sponge gourd

Word Origin & Etymology

From New Latin, derived from Ancient Greek 'σπονδιάς' (spondiás), meaning a kind of plum tree, referencing the plum-like fruits the trees produce.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Spondias. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/spondias
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