njave

noun

nja·​ve

ˈnyävə

variants or djave

ˈjä-

plural -s

: a very large tropical African tree (Mimusops njave) that has a termite-resistant wood somewhat resembling mahogany, a slightly acid edible fruit, and a seed rich in a fat that resembles shea butter

Word History

Etymology

native name in Africa

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