"jackalberry" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: jackalberries [plural]
Etymology: From jackal + berry, since jackals like to eat the fruit. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|jackal|berry}} jackal + berry Head templates: {{en-noun}} jackalberry (plural jackalberries)
  1. Diospyros mespiliformis, a large dioecious evergreen tree found mostly in the savannas of Africa. Categories (lifeform): Ebony family plants
    Sense id: en-jackalberry-en-noun-UwpebT5q Disambiguation of Ebony family plants: 85 15 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 83 17 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 86 14 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 93 7
  2. Its edible fruit, having a lemon-like taste and chalky consistency.
    Sense id: en-jackalberry-en-noun-BPO14pgb

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