dika

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dika

The children collect ripe dika fruit from the tree.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A tropical African tree: A tree (Irvingia gabonensis) native to West and Central Africa, known for its edible yellow fruit that resembles a mango.
    • A source of valuable products: The tree is valued for its oil-rich seeds (often called dika nuts or ogbono) and its durable, termite-resistant timber.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • The dika tree is an important source of food and income for many communities.
    • Dika nuts are ground to make a thickening agent for soups and stews.
Advanced Usage
  • "Dika bread": A traditional food product made from processed dika nuts.
    • Dika bread is a nutritious staple in some regions.
Variants and Related Words
  • Dika nut (n): The seed of the dika tree, used in cooking.
    • The soup was thickened with ground dika nut.
  • Ogbono (n): Another name for the seeds of the dika tree, commonly used in West African cuisine.
    • Ogbono soup is a popular Nigerian dish.
Synonyms
  • Wild mango: A common name for the dika tree, referring to its mango-like fruit.
  • African mango: Another name highlighting the tree's origin and fruit type.
dika

The children collect ripe dika fruit from the tree.

Noun
  1. African tree with edible yellow fruit resembling mangos; valued for its oil-rich seed and hardy green wood that resists termites

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