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Melicoccus

Melicoccus

9.9
A tropical tree or shrub that makes small edible berries
  • noun
  • /məˈlɪkəˌkəs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : melicoccos
  • The Melicoccus tree is prized for its sweet, edible fruit in many Caribbean countries.

Examples

  • I tried some Melicoccus berries for the first time.

  • Botanists studied several species within the Melicoccus genus for their unique berry production.

  • Farmers are learning new methods to cultivate Melicoccus in tropical regions.

  • The Melicoccus tree produces delicious fruit.

  • The Melicoccus tree is prized for its sweet, edible fruit in many Caribbean countries.

  • Botanists studied several species within the Melicoccus genus for their unique berry production.

  • Farmers are learning new methods to cultivate Melicoccus in tropical regions.

Synonyms

genus Melicocca
vsMelicoccus
  • Specialized
9.9

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

is specific that the berries are small and edible
Melicocca
vsMelicoccus
  • Specialized
9.9

A tropical American tree or bush that makes small fruits like berries

specifies the family and that fruits are small and edible

Surface Forms

Melicoccus singular
Melicoccus plural

Etymology

The word Melicoccus comes from the Greek parts meli 'honey' and kokkos 'berry', so it literally means 'honey-berry'. That's why the name fits: these tropical trees make small, sweet, edible berries.