mamey

• Substantivo que designa uma árvore tropical americana que produz frutos comestíveis de casca grossa e coriácea e polpa suculenta amarela ou avermelhada. Também se refere ao próprio fruto dessa árvore.

A noun referring to a tropical American tree that produces an edible fruit with a thick, leathery rind and juicy yellow or reddish flesh.

1. Tropical treeB2formalamerican

   A tall tropical American tree that produces a large, edible fruit with a thick, leathery rind.

   Árvore tropical

   • The mamey tree can grow up to 20 meters tall in tropical climates.
   • Farmers cultivate mamey trees for their valuable fruit.
   • The wood of the mamey tree is sometimes used for furniture.

   Sinônimossapote

2. Edible fruitB2formalamericanculinary

   A large, round or oval tropical fruit with a thick, brownish, leathery skin and sweet, juicy, yellow or reddish flesh.

   Fruta comestível

   • Mamey has a creamy texture similar to an avocado but tastes sweet.
   • She sliced the mamey and added it to the fruit salad.
   • The flesh of a ripe mamey is bright orange and very flavorful.

   Sinônimossapote