mamey

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish mamey, from Taíno.

Noun

mamey (plural mameys or mameyes)

  1. The evergreen tree Mammea americana, or its edible fruit
  2. The flowering plant Magnolia guatemalensis
  3. The tree Pouteria sapota, or its fruit.

Anagrams

Spanish

Etymology

From Taíno.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /maˈmei/, [maˈmei̯]

Noun

mamey m (plural mameyes)

  1. the mamey or mammee apple, Mammea americana
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