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. See marmalade tree
   another name for the marmalade tree

Word History and Origins

Origin of mamey¹

C16: from Spanish mamey, from Haitian

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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