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dika

/ˈdiː.kə/

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noun

formalcommon/ˈdiː.kə/

An African tree that produces edible yellow fruit similar to mangos, valued for its oil-rich seeds and durable green wood that is resistant to termites.

  • 🇷🇺Африканское дерево, дающее съедобные жёлтые плоды, похожие на манго, ценящееся за богатые маслом семена и прочную зелёную древесину, устойчивую к термитам.
  1. African tree C1 formal

    A tropical tree native to West Africa, known for its edible yellow fruit that resembles a mango, and its seeds which are rich in oil. The wood is also valued for being hardy and termite-resistant.

    • The dika tree produces a fruit that is often used in local cuisine.
    • Dika wood is highly prized for building furniture because it resists termites.
    • The seeds of the dika fruit are pressed to extract a nutritious oil.

    🇷🇺Африканское дерево

    Synonyms: wild mango