: a rough-barked tropical African tree (Butyrospermum parkii) of the family Sapotaceae having round to elongate fruits that usually contain a single fatty nut and very hard heavy dark red wood used locally for fuel and construction — see shea butter
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an African tree, Butyrospermum parkii, of the sapodilla family, bearing a round, smooth-skinned fruit that contains one or more seeds yielding shea butter.
[1790-1800]
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shea tree,
= shea. (Cf. ↑shea)
Useful english dictionary. 2012.