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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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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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.

The change has done Mamey a world of good, and I have begun to sleep again.

Mamey (as generally descriptive of her bearing), Mild Glo'ster.

The mammee, or mamey, is an odd fruit, growing on high trees.

"Mamey calls to me—to—say—good-night—and say my prayers," she panted, and then dropped back.

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