Definitions

1. noun

A tropical plant (Garcinia cambogia) whose fruit contains a citric acid called hydroxycitric acid, used as a dietary supplement to aid in weight loss.

“She took a supplement made from the extract of the Garcinia cambogia plant to help her lose weight.”

2. proper noun

A genus of tropical plants in the family Clusiaceae.

“The Garcinia cambogia plant is native to the tropical forests of Asia.”