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ach·ras | \ ˈa-krəs, -ˌkras \
Definition of achras
1 capitalized : a monotypic genus of tropical American trees (family Sapotaceae) having papery leaves and small white flowers followed by a large one-seeded fruit
2 : sapodilla
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The first known use of achras was in 1760
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