caraipe

kɑraipɛ

Definitions

1. noun

A species of palm tree (Hyphaene coriacea) found in tropical Africa, known for its edible fruit and oil.

“The local community relies on the caraipe tree for food and resources.”

2. noun

A type of African tree, also known as the monkey bread tree or African bottle tree.

“The tourists were fascinated by the unique shapes of the caraipe trees in the savannah.”

Synonyms

  • monkey bread tree
  • palm tree

Antonyms

  • desert plant