shea butter

noun

ˈshē- How to pronounce shea butter (audio)
ˈshā-
: a pale solid fat from the seeds of the shea tree used in food, soap, and candles

Examples of shea butter in a Sentence

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Word History

First Known Use

1847, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of shea butter was in 1847

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“Shea butter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shea%20butter. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

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