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Meaning of SOUARI NUT

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [n]  a large nutlike seed of a South American tree
  2. [n]  large South American evergreen tree trifoliate leaves and drupes with nutlike seeds used as food and a source of cooking oil
 
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 Synonyms: Caryocar nuciferum, souari, souari tree
 
 See Also: Caryocar, Caryocar nuciferum, edible nut, genus Caryocar, souari, souari nut, souari nut, souari tree, tree

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Sou*a"ri nut`\ (Bot.)
The large edible nutlike seed of a tall tropical American
tree ({Caryocar nuciferum}) of the same natural order with
the tea plant; -- also called {butternut}. [Written also
{sawarra nut}.]
 

 

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