chinaberry
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(noun) tree of northern India and China having purple blossoms and small inedible yellow fruits; naturalized in the southern United States as a shade tree |
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Synonyms: China tree, Melia azedarach, Melia azederach, Persian lilac, azedarach, azederach, chinaberry tree, pride-of-India |
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Related Words: tree |
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(noun) evergreen of tropical America having pulpy fruit containing saponin which was used as soap by native Americans |
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Synonyms: China tree, Sapindus saponaria, false dogwood, jaboncillo |
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Related Words: soapberry, soapberry tree |
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