shea tree

noun \ˈshē-, ˈshā-\

Definition of SHEA TREE

: a tropical African tree (Vitellaria paradoxa syn. Butyrospermum parkii) of the sapodilla family with fatty nuts that yield shea butter

Bambara si

First Known Use: 1799

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