mahua

noun

ma·​hua

ˈmä(h)wə

variants or mohwa

ˈmō(w)ə

plural -s

: any of several East Indian trees of the genus Madhuca (especially M. latifolia or M. indica) with nectar-filled flowers that are used for food and in preparing an intoxicating drink compare illupi

Word History

Etymology

Hindi mahūā, from Sanskrit madhūka, from madhu sweet, honey, mead

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