mammee

• Substantiv, das den tropischen amerikanischen Baum mit rotbraunem, mahagoniähnlichem Holz oder dessen süße, eiförmige Frucht mit dicker lederartiger Schale und saftigem gelbem bis rötlichem Fruchtfleisch bezeichnet, die häufig für Sorbet verwendet wird.

A noun referring to a tropical American tree with wood similar to mahogany, or its sweet, egg-shaped fruit with a thick, leathery rind and juicy yellow or reddish flesh, often used in sherbet.

1. Tropical treeC1formalamerican

   A tropical American tree with wood similar to mahogany and sweet, egg-shaped fruit.

   Mammeiapfel

   • The mammee tree is native to the Caribbean and Central America.
   • Its wood is highly valued for furniture making.
   • The tree can grow up to 20 meters tall.

   Synonymemamey

2. Edible fruitC1formalamerican

   A globular or ovoid tropical fruit with a thick, russet, leathery rind and juicy yellow or reddish flesh.

   Essbare Frucht

   • The mammee fruit has a sweet and aromatic flavor.
   • Its flesh is often used to make sherbet and desserts.
   • The brown oval fruit is delicious when fully ripe.

   Synonymemamey