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Definition of voavanga

voavanga

/ˌvoʊ.əˈvæŋ.ɡə/
vo · a · van · ga

Plural:voavangas
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voavanga Lexical Profile

• 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."

• Rhymes for voavanga

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Voavanga. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/voavanga
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