China tree
China tree

chinaberry


Definition: Meaning of, chinaberry in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈtʃʌɪnəbɛri /

  • noun
  • synonym
  • antonym
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chinaberry chinaberries
  1. evergreen of tropical America having pulpy fruit containing saponin which was used as soap by Native Americans
    SYNONYM
    China tree, false dogwood, jaboncillo, Sapindus saponaria
    ANTONYM
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  2. tree of northern India and China having purple blossoms and small inedible yellow fruits; naturalized in the southern United States as a shade tree
    SYNONYM
    chinaberry tree, China tree, Persian lilac, pride-of-India, azederach, azedarach, Melia azederach, Melia azedarach
    ANTONYM
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chinaberry used in phrases

  • chinaberry tree (noun)
    1. tree of northern India and China having purple blossoms and small inedible yellow fruits; naturalized in the southern United States as a shade tree
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