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garcinia

/ɡɑːrˈsɪn.i.ə/

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noun

/ɡɑːrˈsɪn.i.ə/C1formalscientific
  • ruТаксономический род вечнозеленых деревьев и кустарников семейства Клузиевые, к которому относится мангостан.

A taxonomic genus of evergreen trees and shrubs in the family Clusiaceae, which includes the mangosteen.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. C1formal

    A genus of evergreen trees and shrubs in the Clusiaceae family, known for producing mangosteens and other tropical fruits.

    ruВечнозелёные деревья и кустарники

    • Garcinia mangostana is the species that produces the mangosteen fruit.
    • Many Garcinia species are found in tropical regions of Asia and Africa.
    • The bark of some Garcinia trees is used in traditional medicine.
Forms
  • garcinias plural form
  • garcinias' possessive plural form
  • garcinia's possessive singular form