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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“Njave.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/njave. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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