Definition

1. Noun:
   • The edible, oil-rich seed of the African wild mango tree (Irvingia gabonensis): The "dika nut" is the kernel or seed found inside the fruit of this tree. It is valued for its high oil and protein content and is a traditional food source in parts of Africa.

Usage

• The "dika nut" is typically processed. It is not usually eaten raw like a common nut but is dried, ground, and used as a thickening agent in soups and stews, or pressed for its oil.
• It is a key ingredient in making "dika bread" or "ogbono soup," a traditional West African dish.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The villagers harvest dika nuts to make a nutritious paste for their meals.
  • Dika nut oil is used in both cooking and traditional medicine.

Advanced Usage

• "Dika nut paste": A ground form of the kernels used as a soup thickener.
  • She added dika nut paste to the pot to give the soup its characteristic texture and flavor.

Variants and Related Words

• Wild mango (): The tree that produces the dika nut.
• Ogbono: The Nigerian name for the ground seeds of the dika nut, commonly used in soups.
• Dika bread: A compact, solid food made from processed dika nuts, often used for travel or trade.

Synonyms

• Wild mango seed: A descriptive synonym.
• African mango seed: Another common name, though "African mango" can sometimes refer to a different species.

Noun

1. edible oil-rich seed of wild mango