mammee

• Nom désignant un arbre tropical américain au bois semblable à l'acajou, ou son fruit sucré ovoïde à écorce épaisse et coriace, à chair juteuse jaune ou rougeâtre, souvent utilisé en sorbet.

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.

   Mammee, arbre tropical

   • 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.

   Synonymesmamey

2. Edible fruitC1formalamerican

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

   Mammee (fruit 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.

   Synonymesmamey