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

Examples of divi-divi in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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. —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

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. —Ramsey Qubein, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

American Spanish dividivi, probably from Cumaná (extinct Cariban language of northern Venezuela) or a cognate Cariban word

First Known Use

circa 1837, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for divi-divi

• leavy
• peavey

Medical Definition

divi-divi

noun

di·​vi-di·​vi ˌdē-vē-ˈdē-vē  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