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Melicocca

Melicocca

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A tropical American tree or bush that makes small fruits like berries
  • noun
  • /ˌmɛlɪˈkɒkə/
  • Specialized
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  • The Melicocca tree is widely cultivated for its edible fruits in parts of the Caribbean.

Examples

  • Many species within the Melicocca genus thrive in warm, tropical climates.

  • The Melicocca tree is known for its sweet fruit.

  • Botanists have studied Melicocca for its unique berry clusters and ecological value.

  • Many gardeners love to grow Melicoccas in their backyards.

  • Botanists have studied Melicocca for its unique berry clusters and ecological value.

  • Many species within the Melicocca genus thrive in warm, tropical climates.

  • The Melicocca tree is widely cultivated for its edible fruits in parts of the Caribbean.

Synonyms

genus Melicocca
vsMelicocca
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of tropical American trees and shrubs that have edible berries

is the general description without specifically naming the family
Melicoccus
vsMelicocca
  • Specialized
9.9

A tropical tree or shrub that makes small edible berries

focuses on berry-like fruit without stressing edibility

Compounds

Melicocca bijuga
  • Specialized
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A tropical tree that makes small sweet fruits with thick green skin and juicy pulp

Melicocca bijugatus
  • Specialized
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A tropical tree that makes small sweet green fruits people eat

genus Melicocca
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of tropical American trees and shrubs that have edible berries

Surface Forms

Melicocca singular
Melicoccas plural

Etymology

Melicocca comes from Greek parts meli meaning 'honey' and kokkos meaning 'berry', so the name pictures a 'honey berry' and helps you remember that these tropical trees produce sweet, berry-like fruit.