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mamey
[ mah-mey, -mee ]
mamey
/ mæˈmiː /
noun
- a tropical American tree, Mammea americana, cultivated for its large edible fruits: family Clusiaceae
- the fruit of this tree, having yellow pulp and a red skin
- another name for the marmalade tree
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Word History and Origins
Origin of mamey1
C16: from Spanish mamey, from Haitian
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Example Sentences
The little girl, Mamey, mamey, der is doi Rawngas avelin accai atch a pray.
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The change has done Mamey a world of good, and I have begun to sleep again.
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Mamey (as generally descriptive of her bearing), Mild Glo'ster.
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The mammee, or mamey, is an odd fruit, growing on high trees.
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"Mamey calls to me—to—say—good-night—and say my prayers," she panted, and then dropped back.
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