Mamey
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /mɑˈmeɪ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Mamey is a noun meaning An evergreen tree of species Mammea americana, or its edible fruit.
Meaning
An evergreen tree of species Mammea americana, or its edible fruit.
More Meanings
- A tree of species Pouteria sapota, or its fruit.
- A flowering plant of species Magnolia guatemalensis
Example Sentences
So there are black and white sapotes (no relation), mamey and chiku sapotes (same family). Black sapotes are not the only sapotes – but I reckon Jeannette Winterson would heartily agree there should be a place for one in your fruit bowl.
Word Forms
- mameys
- mameyes
- mamee
- mamie
- mammey
Synonyms for mamey
Depending on context, synonyms include mammee.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include mammee, mamee, tallowwood, honeyberry, nipplefruit, mabolo.
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