mamey

[ mah-mey, -mee ]

noun

1. a variant of mammee.

mamey

/ mæˈmiː /

noun

1. a tropical American tree, Mammea americana, cultivated for its large edible fruits: family Clusiaceae
2. the fruit of this tree, having yellow pulp and a red skin
3. another name for the marmalade tree

Word History and Origins

Origin of mamey¹

C16: from Spanish mamey, from Haitian

Example Sentences

Popular in Southern Mexico and other tropical regions, the mamey sapote is an orange-fleshed fruit with flavor notes including apricot, sweet potato, nuts and spices.

From Salon

The man orders coconut, mamey and tamarindo paletas, “and one of these,” he says pointing to a nutty drumstick.

From Los Angeles Times

Our route takes us through woods of mamey, bitter orange, coffee and banana, shaded by avocado and the royal palm, past ferns and flittering butterflies.

From The Guardian

It’s the drink of the ancients, made from corn, cacao, cinnamon and mamey fruit and served in a bowl.

From The Guardian

Mangoes, mameys, pineapples, squash flowers and fresh avocado leaves cluster in the produce section.

From Los Angeles Times