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Definition of voavanga
voavanga
/ˌvoʊ.əˈvæŋ.ɡə/
vo · a · van · ga
Plural:voavangas
voavanga Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A small tropical tree or shrub (Vangueria madagascariensis) belonging to the coffee family, native to Madagascar and the African continent.
Example
"The researcher documented the drought resistance of the voavanga as part of her study on indigenous African flora."
2
The round, smooth, and edible fruit of the voavanga tree, often known in English as the Spanish tamarind, which has a tart, acidic flavor when ripe.
Example
"At the local market in Antananarivo, fresh voavanga is frequently sold alongside other regional tropical fruits."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Voavanga. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/voavanga