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Noun: shea  shey
  1. A tree native to West Africa, known for its edible fruit and oil-rich seeds
    "The shea tree is an important source of income for many African communities";
    - Vitellaria paradoxa
     
  2. The edible fruit of the shea tree
    "The sweet pulp of the shea fruit is a popular snack in West Africa"

Derived forms: sheas

Encyclopedia: Shea, Michael