jackalberry en · NOUN
Etymology
From jackal + berry, since jackals like to eat the fruit.
Meanings
- Diospyros mespiliformis, a large dioecious evergreen tree found mostly in the savannas of Africa.
- Its edible fruit, having a lemon-like taste and chalky consistency.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| jackalberries | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
Translations (2)
pl hurma szakalowa (tree) · ny msumwa (tree)