mammey

/mæmi/

Definitions

1. noun

a soft, juicy, and sweet fruit with a single seed, often eaten fresh or used in desserts

“She enjoyed eating the ripe mammey from the local fruit stand.”

2. verb

to make something soft or pliable, especially by kneading or manipulation

“The chef mammeyed the dough to get the right texture for the pastry.”

Synonyms

  • mamey
  • mamey sapote

Antonyms

  • fibrous
  • hard