divi-divi
noun
di·vi-di·vi
ˌdē-vē-ˈdē-vē 
ˌdi-vē-ˈdi-vē
: a small tropical American tree (Libidibia coriaria synonym Caesalpinia coriaria) of the legume family with twisted astringent pods that contain a large proportion of tannin
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The butterfly farm is a hit with kids, and be sure to take a snapshot by one of the famous divi-divi trees on Eagle Beach.
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Ramsey Qubein, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024
Ramsey Qubein, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024
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divi-divi
noun
di·vi-di·vi
ˌdē-vē-ˈdē-vē
div-ē-ˈdiv-ē
div-ē-ˈdiv-ē
1
: a small leguminous tropical American tree of the genus Caesalpinia (C. coriaria) with twisted astringent pods that contain a large proportion of tannin
2
: the pods of the divi-divi
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