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mamey

/mɑmˈi/
/mæˈmi/
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Other forms: mameys

Definitions of mamey
  1. noun
    tropical American tree having edible fruit with a leathery rind
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    type of:
    fruit tree
    tree bearing edible fruit
  2. noun
    globular or ovoid tropical fruit with thick russet leathery rind and juicy yellow or reddish flesh
    synonyms: mammee, mammee apple
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    type of:
    edible fruit
    edible reproductive body of a seed plant especially one having sweet flesh
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