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mahua

Syllabification: (ma·hua)
(also mahwa)
Definition of mahua

noun

  • an Indian tree that has fleshy edible flowers and yields oil-rich seeds.
    • Madhuca latifolia, family Sapotaceae
  • an alcoholic drink produced from the nectar-rich flowers of this tree.

Origin:

late 17th century: via Hindi from Sanskrit madhūka, from madhu 'sweet'

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