bay-bay

noun

bī-ˈē-ˌbī 

ˈbī-ˌbī

plural -s

: a tropical American shrub or small tree (Byrsonima spicata) with racemose flowers and fleshy fruits

Word History

Etymology

Island Carib bai-bai

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