rica

/ˈrɪkə/

Definitions

1. noun

a small amount of something, especially money

“She gave me a rica to buy lunch.”

2. noun

a type of South American tree (Inga edulis) whose fruit is edible and rich in protein and fiber

“We foraged for rica in the jungle.”

3. noun

a type of West African tree (Piliostigma reticulatum) with edible fruit

“The villagers harvest the rica fruit for food.”

Synonyms

  • bit
  • fraction

Antonyms

  • fortune
  • wealth