mammee

• Sustantivo que designa un árbol tropical americano de madera similar a la caoba, o su fruto dulce y ovalado, de cáscara gruesa coriácea y pulpa jugosa amarilla o rojiza, a menudo usado en sorbetes.

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.

   Mamey

   • 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.

   Sinónimosmamey

2. Edible fruitC1formalamerican

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

   Mamey (fruto comestible)

   • 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.

   Sinónimosmamey