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shea

(ˈʃɪə)

1. (Plants) a tropical African sapotaceous tree, Butyrospermum parkii, with oily seeds

2. (Elements & Compounds) shea butter the white butter-like fat obtained from the seeds of this plant and used as food, to make soaps, etc

[C18: from Bambara si]

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shea

(ʃi, ʃeɪ)

n., pl. sheas.

an African tree, Butyrospermum parkii, bearing seeds that yield a whitish, waxy fat (shea′ but`ter) used in food, soaps, and candles.

[1799; said to be < Bambara si]

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