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🌳 A tropical tree 🌰 Curved seed pods
divi-divi

divi-divi

9.9
A small thornless tree from tropical America with curved seed pods
  • noun
  • /ˈdɪviˌdɪvi/
  • Specialized
translation icon : divi-divi
  • The divi-divi tree is easily recognized by its distinctive, wind-shaped appearance on Caribbean islands.

Examples

  • Tannins extracted from the seed pods of divi-divi are used in leather production.

  • On the beach, the shade from a divi-divi provided a cool spot to rest.

  • The divi-divi tree is commonly found in tropical regions.

  • Many animals seek shade under the divi-divi trees.

  • On the beach, the shade from a divi-divi tree provided a cool spot to rest.

  • Tannins extracted from the seed pods of the divi-divi tree are used in leather production.

  • The divi-divi tree, known for its curved seed pods, thrives in tropical America.

Synonyms

Caesalpinia coriaria
vsdivi-divi
  • Specialized
9.9

A small tree or bush without thorns from tropical America whose seed pods make tannin

is the common name form used in everyday reference rather than scientific naming

Surface Forms

divi-divi singular
divi-divis plural

Etymology

Divi-divi comes from a local Caribbean name that English took through Spanish, and the doubled form repeats the sound like saying 'bye-bye' to make it memorable. The tree is famous for its wind-shaped look and curved seed pods, so that's why divi-divi refers to this thornless tropical tree.