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chinaberry

Syllabification: (chi·na·ber·ry)
Pronunciation: /ˈCHīnəˌberē/
(also Chinaberry)
Definition of chinaberry

noun (plural chinaberries)

  • a tall tree of the mahogany family native to Asia and Australasia, bearing fragrant lilac flowers and yellow berries. It has become naturalized in parts of North America.
    • Melia azedarach, family Meliaceae
  • the fruit of the chinaberry tree, used as beads and to make insecticides:a rosary made of chinaberries

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