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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By Iberostar, Eagle Beach, Aruba Aruba has long been one of the Caribbean’s most iconic destinations, celebrated for its powdery white sands, swaying divi-divi trees that bend in the wind's direction and calm turquoise waters perfect for swimming and water sports.
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Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Looping along Aruba’s west coast, this 26.2-mile course leads runners through palms and native divi-divi trees, near turquoise waters at Eagle Beach and past the 98-foot California Lighthouse, one of the island’s most popular landmarks.
—Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Looping along Aruba’s west coast, this 26.2-mile course leads runners through palms and native divi-divi trees, near turquoise waters at Eagle Beach and past the 98-foot California Lighthouse, one of the island’s most popular landmarks.
—Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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“Divi-divi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/divi-divi. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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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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